REFERENCE CHECK FORM

Referee’s Office No.: 012 336 7829

Referee:
Contacts: Cell No.:
Company/Department: Dept of Water and Sanitation
Referee’s position: Control Survey Technician
Relationship between
Mentor
Referee & the Candidate

Mr Thoriso Obed Tleane has been shortlisted in the post of Control Survey Technician (Grade A) in
our Department and he listed You as one of the referees in his CV.

In terms of the Public Service Regulations (PSR), Chapter 1 part (vii) D8:“D.8 Before making a decision
on an appointment or the filling of a post, an executing authority shall—(a) satisfy herself or himself that
the candidate qualifies in all respects for the post and that her or his claims in her or his application for
the post have been verified; and (b) record in writing that verification.”

We kindly request for your assistance by completing the information required below in respect of his
competence as known to you.

The following is lists of competencies that are required by this position. Please make a mark next to
each competency and rate the incumbent as you think is appropriate.

Exceptiona
Average
Average

Average
Above
Below
No: COMPETENCY: DEFINITION:

The ability to identify and define a problem effectively

1. Problem-solving: (gather and analyze information and create options X
to generate a workable solutions).
The ability to differentiate between relevant and
2. Judgment: irrelevant information and appropriate criteria for X
weighting it.
The ability to separate own feelings, views, beliefs
3. Objectivity: and attitudes from a situation by remaining non- X
judgmental.
The ability to achieve results following rules and
4. Role-orientation procedures. Applicable legislation, rules and X
procedures.
Personal The ability to identify own strengths and weaknesses
5. X
Development: and the willingness to learn.
The capacity to respect and relate well to differences
in people (In terms of race culture, nationality gender
Diversity
6. ethics, religion, etc) value diversity of ideas and X
Management:
create an environment in which diverse people can
thrive.
The capacity to create group synergy in pursuing
7. Teamwork: X
collective goals. This includes a capacity to promote
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 a friendly co-operative climate, understand group
dynamics and apply appropriate facilitation
techniques in working with others to achieve shared
goals.
The capacity to utilize the most effective conflict
Conflict resolution strategies appropriate to the situation. This
8. X
Management: entails the ability to facilitate a conflict resolution and
allow for understanding between different parties.
The ability to manage and motivate people, provide
People
9. constructive feedback, coaching, skills training and X
Management:
timelines and performance standards

COMPETENCY REFEREE’S COMMENTS

His personality made us understand who he is personally and professionally

CHARACTER/
PERSONALITY He has developed a lot as a young man in the department, he is honest,
flexible, curiosity, responsible and accountable to whatever is given to him
to resolve or deal with.

He relates well to people from varied backgrounds and in different situation.

INTERPERSONAL Shows understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness
RELATIONSHIPS always.

Relates to people in an open friendly, and professional manner.

He has the ability to identify and define a problem effectively with regard to
the task at hand. He does always come-up with the solutions on issues at
PROFESSIONAL/ hand.
TECHNICAL
PERFORMANCE He perfectly understands all the technical procedures and work methods
and is always among the first employees in the directorate to master new
technologies.

He always demonstrates technical excellence in every area of his work and

STRENGTH /
he is the team member who patiently assists other employees to apply new
WEAKNESSES
technologies and solving problems.

REASON FOR LEAVING I believe it’s the personal growth as an individual

GROWTH POTENTIAL

I believe he will continues to demonstrate his influence as a prominent

manager, expanding his presence across the department and providing
various options for both institutional and departmental customers.

Everything seems to have big step in the world of technology. We always

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 put our trust on him because he is expert in working with some of our
systems which are the previous generation ones and he is an excellent staff
who understands thoroughly our systems and processes.

RE-APPOINTMENT -
YES
WILL YOU RE- EMPLOY
THE CANDIDATE?

Exceptional
Average
Average
Average

Above
Below
CURRENT DUTIES:

CURRENT POSITION:
(applicable to immediate a)
supervisor) b)
c)
d)

e)

General Comments:
(Any other information
which you may wish to
bring to the attention about
the candidate e.g. pending
disciplinary case, etc)

I sorely confirm that the information provided above is true and correct:
REFEREE’S SIGNATURE:
DATE: 31 January 2024

Please return to:

Surname and Initials Ms Erasmus P
Email Address: Erasmusp3@dws.gov.za
Contact No.: 041 508 9755