Psychometric Assessments in Johannesburg
Registered psychometrists and psychologists measure cognitive ability, personality and learning potential, so you can select, place and develop people with confidence.
What psychometric assessments tell you
Psychometric assessments give you objective, comparable information about people: how they reason, how they tend to behave at work, and how quickly they are likely to learn. Used well, they make selection, placement and development decisions fairer and easier to defend than interviews alone.
What we measure
- Cognitive abilities
- Personality profiles
- Learning potential
- Competency and aptitude
- Career interests and values
What organisations use them for
- Staff selection and placement
- Leadership development programmes
- Bursaries, learnerships and graduate programmes
- Career guidance
- Work-based simulations and role-plays
Fair, valid and legally defensible
Section 8 of the Employment Equity Act prohibits psychological testing and similar assessments unless the test is scientifically shown to be valid and reliable, can be applied fairly to all employees, is not biased against any employee or group, and is certified by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or another body authorised by law.
That standard shapes how we work. Assessments are administered by registered psychometrists and psychologists in line with HPCSA guidelines, and we select tools for the purpose and the people being assessed, not the other way around. Personal information is handled under POPIA. For a plain-English summary, read our guide to psychometric testing and the Employment Equity Act.
Choosing the right battery
There is no single correct set of tests. The right battery depends on why you are assessing and which competencies the role or programme actually requires. A graduate programme intake, a senior leadership appointment and a bursary selection each call for different tools, and we also offer work-based simulations and role-plays where a test alone will not show how someone performs.
To recommend a battery, it helps if you can tell us:
- The role, programme or purpose
- The competencies that matter most
- How many people will be assessed
- Your timelines
- What reporting you need: individual reports, group summaries or feedback sessions
- Any existing job profile you already use
Do you need a job profile first? We also provide job profiling and HR consulting.
How an assessment project runs
- Scope the needWe agree the purpose, the competencies, the group and the deadline.
- Select the batteryWe recommend the tools and any simulations that fit the purpose.
- AdministerRegistered professionals run the assessments ethically and in line with HPCSA and POPIA requirements.
- Report and feedbackYou receive clear, usable reports, with feedback arrangements agreed upfront.
Experience behind the results
Since 2005, our assessments have supported recruitment, placement, succession planning and development for public and private sector organisations. See the sectors and organisations on our projects page.
Frequently asked questions
What is a psychometric assessment?
A structured, standardised measure of a psychological characteristic such as cognitive ability, personality or learning potential. Results are compared against norms so decisions rest on evidence rather than impressions.
Who is allowed to administer psychometric tests in South Africa?
Psychological tests must be administered and interpreted by appropriately registered professionals, such as registered psychometrists and psychologists. Our assessments are administered by registered psychometrists and psychologists.
Can psychometric tests be used for hiring decisions?
Yes, as one input alongside interviews, references and experience. Under Section 8 of the Employment Equity Act the tests used must be valid, reliable, fair and certified, which is why battery selection matters.
What do you use assessments for besides recruitment?
Leadership and talent development, succession planning, bursary and learnership selection, graduate programmes and career guidance.
How much does an assessment cost?
It depends on the battery, the number of candidates and the level of reporting. Tell us what you need and we will provide a quote.
How long does it take?
Duration depends on the battery chosen and how many people are assessed. We agree timelines when we scope the project.
Tell us what you need to assess
Describe the role or programme and we will recommend a battery and a quote.