The SBYC Sailing Academy (Saldanha Bay Yacht Club, Phone: 021 770 0884 | Web: www.sbyc.co.za) is committed to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding in all our sailing programs, particularly those involving children and young people. [Applicant's Name] has named you as a referee for their application to the role of [Role Title], which involves substantial access to children. As part of our safer recruitment process, we seek your candid and honest assessment of their suitability to work with children and young people. Any information you provide will be treated in strict confidence, used only for assessing the applicant's suitability, and processed securely in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and our safeguarding policies. It will be shared only with those directly involved in the recruitment decision (and, if necessary, relevant authorities for child protection purposes). Thank you for your time and openness in supporting a safe environment for young sailors.
has expressed an interest in working with
and has given your name as a referee. This role involves substantial access to children. As an organisation
committed to the protection and welfare of children, we are anxious to know if there are any reasons to be
concerned about this applicant being in contact with children or young people.
If you are happy to complete this reference, any information will be treated with due confidentiality and in
accordance with relevant legislation and guidance and will only be shared with the person conducting the
assessment of the applicant’s suitability, should they be offered the role. We would appreciate you being
candid, open and honest in your evaluation of this person.
4. Please rate this person on the following (please tick one box for each question)
Consent declaration
I confirm that I have read and understood the introduction above.
I consent to providing this reference and to the SBYC Sailing Academy (Saldanha Bay Yacht Club) collecting, storing, processing, and using the personal information and opinions I provide in this form. This is solely for the purpose of assessing [Applicant's Name]'s suitability for the role, including their appropriateness for working with children and young people.
I understand that:
- My responses will be handled confidentially and shared only with those directly involved in the recruitment process or, where required by law, with child protection authorities.
- If I raise any concerns about the applicant’s suitability to work with children, the Academy may contact me confidentially for further discussion.
- All data will be processed securely and in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). I have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of my data (subject to legal and safeguarding obligations).
- Providing this reference is voluntary, but withholding information could affect the assessment.
I am providing this information honestly and to the best of my knowledge.
