Our services that we offer

PsyESCA specializes in a number of fields

Career Guidance (Grade 11, 12 & Post Matriculates)

Focus on the following:
Personality
Interest
Values
Competencies
Career Maturity
Knowledge of the world of work
School reports
Hobbies, Talents and Achievements

Service include: A verbal feedback session and a comprehensive report consisting of results/findings and recommendations, research tips, websites to use, as well as bursary information.

Subject Choice Assessments (Grade 9)

Focus on the following:
Aptitudes
Personality
Interest
Knowledge of the world of work
School Reports
Subjects provided by the learner's school
Hobbies, Talents and Achievements

Service include: A verbal feedback session and a comprehensive report consisting of results/findings and recommendations, research tips and websites to use.

Mid-Career Changes

Focus on the following:
Competencies
Working History
Transferable Skills
Personality
Interest
Values
Knowledge of the world of work
Qualifications
Hobbies, Talents and Achievements

Service include: A verbal feedback session and a comprehensive report consisting of results/findings and recommendations, research tips, websites to use, and bursary information.

Study Methods

Focus on the following:
Goal Setting & Time Management
Your brain and Learning
Learning environment and senses
Dealing with the obstacles
Variety of Study Methods
Memory Techniques
Study Tools for Languages
Study Tools for Mathematics
Preparations for Tests and Examinations

Service include: Booklet, CD, and study tools to use.

Recruitment and Selection

Utilizing Psychometric Assessments and Assessment Center Methodology to Assist the Human Resource Departments and Line management with the Selection Process.

Accredited in the utilization of the following Material:
Cognitive Process Profile (CPP)
Genesys Products
JVR Products (Baron EQi, Ravens, 16PF (5), In-baskets, Role Plays, Presentations, CSAP, Career Values etc.)
Mind Muzik Products (DAT, TRAT, Jung, SDS, SAVII, 19 Field Interest, etc.)
MB-10 Interest Questionnaire
Giotto Integrity
Skills Check
Call Center Management C4

Service include: Consultation with Line Management regarding requirements, administration of assessments, scoring and interpretation of results, report writing, feedback (to Line Management and HR, as well as to the candidates), and the designing of a personal development plan.

Personal Development

PsyESCA utilises a combination of Psychometric Assessments, narrative techniques, interview, working history, background, qualifications etc. to focus on each individual's needs.

When to use this service:
Succession Planning
Talent Management
Wanting to enrich your work performance

Career Guidance Assessments and Subject Choice Educational Services

About Desiree

Desiree du Plessis

Career Guidance Specialist

Psychometrist (Independent Practice) B.Sc Physical Sciences, BA Hons (Psychology) Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Registration Number: PMT0077348

Practice Number: 0455415

Desiree is a Career Guidance Counsellor, registered as a Psychometrist (Independent Practice) with the HPCSA. She operates in an advisory capacity to provide career options / guidance that will enable others to make informed decisions.

Services include Subject Choice/Aptitude Assessment, Career Guidance/Vocational Assessments for Grade 11 & 12 learners, Career Guidance for post matriculates or Tertiary students, Mid-Career changes, Recruitment and Selection, Success Planning and Talent Management and lastly Benchmarking Assessments. Her key clients are private individuals, schools, Corporate clients, corporate investment programmes (CSI), and wellness campaigns within corporate companies.

Qualifications:

She started her tertiary education at RAU where she completed her B.Sc Physical Sciences Degree in 2003, followed by her honours in Psychology in 2004. Following an internship, Desiree qualified as a Psychometrist in 2005 with the HPCSA. In addition, she completed her Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in 2014 at the University of South Africa (UNISA). She started her career within the corporate Industry and gradually moved into the Educational field where she finally started her own practice in 2013.

Her approach:

Having 9 years of working experience within the corporate and educational field, she has attained a vast amount of expertise, giving her the opportunity to apply it within her work, helping others to make informed decisions. By guiding others, it is more than just answering a questionnaire. It is by following a holistic approach, helping others to learn about themselves, looking at their life stories, considering their needs and helping them to plan their way forward. She is currently consulting for organisations and schools, offering a variety of services such as workshops, career guidance, subject choice assessments, study methods, psychometric assessments for recruitment and personal development purposes.

My Clients

I do a lot of subject choice assessments for schools. They include...
Brandcliff House

Brandcliff House

PRIVATE High school

Testimonial to follow...

Bergsig Akademie

Bergsig Akademie

PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL

Testimonial to follow...

Wendywood High

Wendywood High

HIgh School

Testimonial to follow...

Victory House

Victory House

Private High School

Testimonial to follow...

Hoërskool Noordheuwel

Hoërskool Noordheuwel

HIGH SCHOOL

Between 290 and 350 leaners tested at one time

HTS Nic Diederichs

HTS Nic Diederichs

TECH High school

Testimonial to follow...

Ferndale High

Ferndale High

High School

Testimonial to follow...

Feedback from my clients

Appreciation

Appreciation

Parents of Grade 11 learner

"A short note of appreciation to say thank you for all the effort you placed in the assessment of Veronica. Your professional yet compassionate conduct during the assessment and report back has encouraged us with regards to Veronica's career choice. We appreciate the extra research you conducted to assist Veronica with her problem areas. The results of this 'over and above' task will help us in addressing the challenges we have in these areas. The assessment has been a positive experience and has provided a basis of confidence for future decisions."

Landi

Landi

Business Owner

"Baie dankie vir jou en jou hulp en ondersteuning gedurende hierdie journey!

Die mees onvergeetlike ding uit hierdie ervaring vir my was dit die feit dat 'n "impartial 3rd party" waarde kon sien en kon insette lewer of ander moontlikhede aandui waaraan ek nie sou dink nie. Al my vrae was beantwoord en het my 'n ander uitkyk gegee op aspekte.
Baie dankie weereens vir jou hulp!"

Hester

Hester

Mid-Career Assessment

"Baie dankie vir die volledige terugvoering wat jy aan ons gee – ek het alreeds nog mense na jou toe verwys want dit is regtig volledig en akuraat. Die mees onvergeetlike ding was dat ek sekere areas sou mis as opsies vir my beroep en ten danke aan die terugvoering van jou af is daar baie velde waarin ek sal goed doen – Ek ken myself nou 800% en daar is nie enige “grey areas” nie."

Eira

Eira

Mid-Career Assessment

"I found the guidance very helpful and the most memorable part was the feedback chat we had as it helped to clarify things for me. "

Subject-choice Assessment

Subject-choice Assessment

Parent of Grade 9 student

"The most memorable experience for me was definitely the feedback session. I found it absolutely fascinating. Ellie says she enjoyed everything, but mostly her discussions with your during the assessment. I think she learnt a lot about herself, thank you. Also, we’ve started looking at university entry requirements. Thanks for that tip."

Study Methods

Study Methods

Multiple

I enjoyed learning the different techniques of summarizing, the different activities after we went through a section of the work as well as the questionnaires
- Grade 6 learner from Trinity House

The most unforgettable part was learning techniques of how to understand work better, learning how to summarize better, tips and techniques for mind maps and various memory techniques
- Grade 11 learner from Trinity House

Daar was so baie metodes en memoriseringstegnieke om van te leer
- Graad 12 leerling van Hoërskool Florida

Ek het gehou van die manier hoe almal verwelkom was en die toerusting (skryfbehoeftes) wat ons ontvant het
- Graad 6 leerder van Hoërskool Linden

Die mees onvergeetlikse gedeelte was om die te leer van die memoriseringstegnieke, flitkaartjies, hoe om 'n breinkaart te doen en nuwe opsommings tegnieke te leer
- Graad 5 leerder van Laerskool Fontainebleau

Ek het uitgevind watter soort leerstyl ek moet gebruik en of ek linker of regterbrein is
- Graad 7 leerder van Hoërskool Linden

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How can I help you...
 Find us at the office
InPsyght Therapy Centre
289 Jorissen Str, Monument Krugersdorp, Gauteng 1739

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Desiree du Plessis +27 084 406 0832

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desireedp@gmail.com

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