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Department: Public Works and Infrastructure

Table 1: Summary of departmental allocation

To be appropriated by Vote in 2023/24 R2 503 875 000
Responsible MEC MEC of Public Works and Infrastructure
Administrating Department Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Accounting Officer Head of Department

1. 1. Overview

1.1 Vision

Leader in provincial infrastructure delivery, coordination and socio-economic investment.

1.2 Mission

A custodian of provincial government immovable assets and a coordinator and provider of sustainable
infrastructure resulting in socio-economic transformation and development.

1.3 Core functions and responsibilities

x Provide and manage government’s building infrastructure including small town revitalisation through
precincts development;
x Provision of accommodation;
x Provide leadership to and regulate the construction and property industries as well as supporting the
related professions;
x Regulate and manage the implementation of the Government Immovable Asset Management Act, 2007
(GIAMA);
x Manage and lead the implementation of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP);
x Implement the skills development initiatives such as the Accelerated Professional and Trade
Competencies Development (APTCoD) programme aimed at developing artisan and professional skills
within the province; and
x Perform Transversal Infrastructure coordination.

1.4 Main Services

x Provide technical assistance and support to the provincial government in respect of public infrastructure
coordination and delivery;
x Provision of up-to-date reliable information relating to immovable assets in the province;
x Provision of office accommodation to support efficient service delivery objectives of provincial
government;

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