Kayla Potgieter

Founder and Owner

I am a Psychometrist registered with the HPCSA in Independent Practice. Working in both the educational sector and the corporate space, I have a keen interest in human behaviour and cognition. My aim is to enhance the safety and effectiveness of business operations through the use of scientific measures. Offering Career Guidance services, I strive to assist individuals to gain greater self-insight to make informed career decisions.

Psychometrist (Independent Practice)

BPsych Equivalent (Practical Psychometry, BA Hons (Counselling Psychology)

HPCSA Registration Number: PMT 0096814

Psychometric Assessment : what is it and why use it?

Psychometric assessments are valid, reliable and standardised measures used to determine a person's mental capabilities, aptitude, cognitive styles, personality, and integrity. Psychometric assessments have been shown to be the best predictor of workplace performance and job success.

Therefore, amongst others, these measures can help:

  1. Career Guidance

  2. Determine candidates' suitability for a role based on the required personality characteristics and aptitude (or cognitive abilities).

  3. Identify candidates '/ employees' Strengths and Developmental Areas.

  4. Team Building and Development

  5. Succession Planning