Industrial Psychologist jobs in United States

Industrial Psychologist

Western Cape - Milnerton

Permanent

Salary: R25 000 – R35 000 per month

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.

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.

• 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)

• 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.

• 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

• 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