Job Title: Industrial Psychologist
Location: Western Cape - Milnerton
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: R25 000 – R35 000 per month
Company Overview
The client is a dynamic and growing team of experts in the medico-legal space. They pride themselves on producing credible, high-quality psychological and earnings-related reports while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.
Job Summary
The client is seeking a qualified and HPCSA-registered Industrial Psychologist (IP) to join their team. The successful candidate will play a key role in conducting psychological assessments, compiling high-quality medico-legal reports, and providing expert testimony when required. You will work closely with attorneys, earnings specialists, and other professionals to support accurate and fair outcomes in the medico-legal process.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Industrial/Organisational Psychology
- Registered with the HPCSA as an Industrial Psychologist
- 1–3 years’ post-registration experience (open to earlier-career professionals with relevant experience)
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychological and psychometric assessments of clients.
- Formulate evidence-based conclusions regarding future career potential and work capacity.
- Compile professional medico-legal reports aligned with ethical and legal standards.
- Ensure reports are accurate, credible, unbiased, and delivered on time.
- Consult with legal representatives and clients (telephonically or in person).
- Draft joint minutes with fellow experts, including for previously issued reports.
- Provide expert testimony in court as required.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal developments relevant to Industrial Psychology.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with attorneys and relevant specialists.
- Contribute to process improvements, report design, and internal systems.
- Guide and train internal and external stakeholders as needed.
- Uphold professional and ethical standards, avoiding groupthink and ensuring independence of opinion.
Business and Industry Knowledge
- Understanding of medico-legal assessments and reporting standards
- Familiarity with expert testimony and legal procedures
- Strong professional writing and communication skills
- Effective file and document management skills
- Knowledge of psychometric testing and labour market trends (advantageous)
- Familiarity with SA labour law in psychological assessments (advantageous)
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
Personal Attributes
- Detail-oriented and committed to delivering accurate, high-quality work
- Ethical and impartial with strong professional judgment
- Confident and articulate communicator, including in courtroom settings
- Analytical thinker with strong reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Calm under pressure, adaptable, and proactive
- Team-oriented and willing to mentor others
- Organised and deadline-driven
