Nedbank
Internship: Industrial Organisational Psychologist
Company
Nedbank
Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Job Type
12‑month fixed‑term contract
Application Deadline
02 December 2025
Job Purpose
This internship offers hands‑on experience in occupational assessment, talent analytics, and organisational development. Under the guidance of a Supervising Psychologist, you will support Nedbank’s human‑capital goals while ensuring compliance with professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, score, and interpret psychological assessments ethically and accurately.
- Prepare integrated assessment reports and provide feedback in line with the HPCSA guidelines.
- Co‑develop assessment policies, procedures, and standards with the Supervising Psychologist.
- Stay current in the field, identifying emerging trends and concerns.
- Initiate validation studies, research projects, and trend analyses with assessment vendors.
- Assist in career counselling and planning to support employee development.
- Contribute to wellness initiatives and mental‑health awareness campaigns.
- Participate in organisational design, culture, and climate studies to guide interventions.
- Support change‑management and team‑effectiveness projects across business units.
- Help with recruitment and selection, including competency‑based interviews.
- Contribute to job profiling, performance management, and training needs analysis.
- Research workplace stressors and design interventions to boost employee well‑being.
- Complete a research project aligned with organisational objectives and present findings.
- Attend structured supervision sessions and maintain a portfolio of evidence per HPCSA requirements.
- Engage in training and continuous professional development (CPD) activities.
- Document internship activities in a logbook and submit quarterly reports.
- Meet stakeholder expectations, deliver within timelines, and uphold quality standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve business processes and systems through agile thinking.
People Specification
Essential Qualifications
- Professional qualification or Master’s degree (first‑year coursework completed).
- Registered Student Psychologist with the HPCSA (Industrial/Organisational Psychology).
Professional Knowledge
- Business acumen
- Competency‑based assessments
- Job profiling
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Occupational assessment report writing
- Psychological assessments
- Recruitment and selection
- Regulatory knowledge relevant to the field
- Business writing skills
Behavioural Competencies
- Communication
- Work standards
- Building partnerships
- Planning and organising
- Applied learning
Contact Information
Telephone: +27 860 555 566
How to Apply
To apply for this internship, visit the Nedbank Careers portal: