General Overview:

Applies psychological principles and techniques to study occupational behaviour, working conditions and organisational structure, and solve problems of work performance and organisational design.

Tasks Include:

• conducts job analyses and establishes job requirements by observing and interviewing employees and managers
• develops interview techniques, psychological tests and other aids in selection, placement, appraisal and promotion
• organises the design and implementation of staff training and development programs
• provides individuals with vocational and career guidance using tests and other assessment techniques
• uses statistical techniques to analyse and evaluate selection, training, job design and other organisational procedures
• conducts surveys and research studies on job design, work groups, morale, motivation, supervision and management
• provides counselling sessions for employees with work-related problems
• may advise management or unions on occupational health, organisational design or industrial relations problems