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Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure

The Honourable Mr Dean Macpherson

Dean Macpherson

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Deputy Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure

The Honourable Mr Sihle Zikalala

Sihle Zikalala

PROFILE

Current Positions

Mr Sihle Zikalala (MP) is the Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure of the Republic of South Africa from 06 March 2023.

He is a Member of Parliament of the Republic of South Africa.

Career/Positions/Memberships/Other Activities

Mr Sihle Zikalala is the former MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) in KwaZulu-Natal (2022 – 2023). He has held the position of Provincial Chairperson of the African National Congress in KwaZulu-Natal (2015 – 2022) and also served as Premier of KwaZulu-Natal (2019 – 2022). In December 2022, he was elected into the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African National Congress. On 6 March 2023, Mr Zikalala was appointed Minister of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI).


Zikalala joined the liberation movement at the tender age of fifteen years. It was the beginning of a journey that would see him entrusted with key responsibilities within the Liberation Movement in South Africa, including being appointed Secretary General of the ANC Youth League, ANC KZN Deputy Provincial Secretary and Provincial Secretary.


Prior to his deployment as Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Mr Zikalala was the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) and Leader of Government Business – positions which he held with great diligence and passion. It was under Mr Zikalala and the legislature collective that the province of KwaZulu-Natal pioneered ground-breaking transformation programmes under Operation Vula, which included Radical Agrarian Socio-Economic Transformation (RASET) as well as a Bulk Buying and the Warehousing programme.


He has carved out a solid reputation for himself as an ardent proponent of the Black Industrialist Programme, a national government initiative which seeks to hasten the pace of the empowerment of black owned enterprises. Minister Zikalala contributed immensely to the attainment of peace in KwaZulu-Natal in the early 1990s. He remains seized with the task of deepening peace, advancing democracy and achieving social and economic prosperity for the people of South Africa.


At the heart of his efforts lies a passion to see the South African economy transformed, growing, and being competitive to reduce inequality, poverty, and unemployment.


Mr Zikalala is a champion for gender equality, youth empowerment, and an advocate for quality education. He strongly believes in education and regards it as an indispensable weapon in the arsenal to advance equality and improve people’s quality of life.


Mr Zikalala holds a degree in Communication Science from the University of South Africa, an Honours degree in Public Administration from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and a Master’s degree in Leadership Studies from UKZN.

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Director General

Director General

Mr. Sifiso Mdakane

Purpose:

To provide strategic leadership and oversight in themanagement of operations and administration of the Department andsecure organisational performance improvement through utilisation ofthe relevant core management competencies.


Function:

  1. Provide strategic leadership and management of the Departmentalin accordance with a performance – orientated, implementation –driven outcomes approach and ensure the realisation of thestrategic plan.
  2. Ensure deployment of necessary systems, technologies andinnovations that aim to improve service delivery and effectivelyoversee the regulatory, compliance and related support services inline with priorities of the Department.
  3. Provide strategic leadership and oversight in the development andimplementation of the SA – Infrastructure Investment Plan.
  4. Provision of integrated governance as well as creating mandatoryand functional governance structures.
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Head of PMTE

PMTE Head

Mr Siza Sibande

Purpose:

To manage Property Management Trading Entity (PMTE)services in Head Office and the regional offices.


Function:

  1. Provide the Real estate investment management services.
  2. Management spatial planning and property development.
  3. Oversee and manage construction and engineering services.
  4. Develop, manage and maintain Real estate immovable assestregistry.
  5. Manage the SCM services in collaboration with CFO.
  6. Provide the Real estate management services.
  7. Coordinate the departmental and clients’ infrastructure,maintenance and technical projects.
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Head of Infrastructure SA (Acting)

PMTE Head

Ms M.P Masemola

Purpose:

To manage and oversee the implementation of SA-Infrastructure Investment Plan.


Function:

  1. Manage and conduct Infrastructure Investment Planning.
  2. Manage the implementation of Infrastructure projects.
  3. Manage infrastructure investment funding.
  4. Manage the establishment of land value capture, land banking andensure a competitive public land maximization, revenue generationand spatial investment.
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DDG Real Estate Investment Services

Ms Sassa Subban

Purpose:

To achieve an efficient and competitive Real Estate Portfolio for the State through effective planning, analysis and informed investment.


Function:

  1. Oversee the management of property valuation service function with regards to state fixed property
  2. Oversee and manage property portfolio performance analysis services
  3. Oversee the planning and development of integrated government precincts in urban and rural areas
  4. Oversee the management of technical services
  5. Manage regional key Accounts services
  6. Develop and manage a complete, accurate and compliant Immovable Assets Register.

Chief directorate

  1. Planning and Precinct Development
  2. Property Performance Management
  3. Portfolio Analysis
  4. Registry Services
  5. Technical Services
  6. User Demand Management
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DGG Real Estate Management Services

Nyeleti Mthetwa

Purpose:

To timeously provide and manage suitable accommodation in support of Client needs to meet their service delivery objectives.


Function:

  1. Develop the strategic framework and management approach to lease management for both freehold and leasehold portfolio
  2. Provide strategic leadership in the management of the State owned properties
  3. Provide the management of leases for both freehold and leasehold portfolio at regional level.

Chief directorate

  1. Leased Property Portfolio
  2. State Owned Property Portfolio
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DDG Corporate Services

Carmen Joy Abrahams (Acting)

Purpose:

To manage and monitor the provision of corporate management services and oversee the coordination of regional operations.


Function:

  1. Provide human resources management services
  2. Manage information technology services
  3. Manage security and facilities services
  4. Render legal services
  5. Manage communication services
  6. Develop and implement norms and standard to guide the implementation of corporate services within the Departments.

Chief directorate

  1. Communication and Marketing
  2. Information Technology
  3. Human Resource Management
  4. Human Resource and Organisational Development
  5. Legal Services
  6. Security and Building Management Services
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DDG Governance Risk & Compliance

Mr Lwazi Mahlangu

Purpose:

To oversee the provision of strategic management, Intergovernmental Relations, governance and risks services


Function:

  1. Develop and Implement national norms and standards on all aspects involving strategic management services
  2. Manage and coordinate monitoring and evaluation systems
  3. Establish and manage risk and governance within the Department
  4. Develop and implement norms and standards to guide the implementation of GRC within the Department
  5. Manage the governance, compliance and service delivery programme.

Chief directorate

  1. Strategic Management
  2. Monitoring and Evaluation
  3. Fraud Awareness Anti-Corruption
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DDG Professional Services

Carmen-Joy Abrahams

Purpose:

To oversee skills provisioning and capacity building programmes for the Department including Government spheres.


Function:

  1. Develop and implement national norms and standards for the provision of professional and engineering services
  2. Manage the provision of capacity building programmes for Professional Services
  3. Manage the provision of capacity programmes for engineering services
  4. Develop and implement norms and standards to guide professional services within the Department.

Chief directorate

  1. Professional Services
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Mr Mandla Sithole

Purpose:

To oversee the management of financial services and supply chain in line with the applicable frameworks.


Function:

  1. Provide financial oversight and guidance on the Public Works sector and entities.
  2. Oversee and monitor the management of supply chain processes and systems.
  3. Manage the provision of financial planning, budgeting, accounting and reporting services.
  4. Oversee the revenue and debt management services.
  5. Develop and implement norms and standards to guide the execution of financial services within the Department.
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DDG Supply Chain Management Executives (Acting)

Mr A.L Thlasedi

Purpose:

Oversee the management of SCM services within the PMTE


Function:

  1. Oversee the development, management, implementation, and account for the system of demand and acquisition of goods; services and works related to infrastructure/construction, property and facilities management in head & regional offices.
  2. Oversee the development, management, implementation and account for the system of Logistics Operations, Asset and Disposal Management and Contract Management.

Chief directorate

  1. Chief Director: Supply Chain Management
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Programme Management Office

Ms Luyanda Kafile

Purpose:

To provide support in the management and execution of programmes and special projects in the Department and ensure their alignment with the Department’s strategic objectives and priorities.


Function:

  1. Provide governance over projects and programmes by defining procedures, and guidelines.
  2. Ensure a coordinated planning, as well as a collective buy-in from national, provincial and local municipalities in all provinces,community organisations and private sector to drive economic development in the oceans through the further establishment of small harbours and coastal property management.
  3. Oversee resource allocation and utilization across projects and programmes within the Department.
  4. Manage communication and reporting on programmes and project progress, status, and performance to stakeholders.
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Construction Management

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Purpose:

To provide effective and efficient delivery of accommodation needs for DPW and User Department through Construction


Function:

  1. Oversee the management and coordination of the key activities of projects
  2. Manage the construction and refurbishment of DPW buildings
  3. Oversee the coordination of the departmental and clients infrastructure, maintenance and technical portfolio support services
  4. Provide strategic leadership in the management of engineering services.

Chief directorate

  1. Construction Project Management (Client Dept portfolio 1)
  2. Construction Project Management (Client Dept portfolio 2)
  3. Construction Management (DPW)
  4. Engineering Services
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Facilities Management

Mr Batho Mokhokhu

Purpose:

To ensure that immovable assets used by government departments and the public, are optimally utilized and maintained in asafe, secure healthy and ergonomic environment.


Function:

  1. Provide strategic leadership to the management of facilities programme and provision of chemical and water care services.
  2. Provide strategic leadership to the management of facilities compliance and small harbours including fishing harbours.
  3. Provide strategic leadership to the management of facilities at regional level.
  4. Provide strategic leadership to the management of facilities at regional level.
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Policy Research & Regulations

Mr L Ndou

Purpose:

To manage and oversee the development of and implementation of property as well as construction regulatory framework.


Function:

  1. Lead the development and implementation of regulatory framework aimed at addressing the transformation, growth and development of the construction industry.
  2. Regulate the property industry to promote transformation, growth and development and to promote uniformity and best practice in immovable asset management in the public sector.
  3. Oversee the policy research services.
  4. Oversee the development of policies across the Department.
  5. Develop, manage the implementation of policies, norms and standards within the Department.

Chief directorate

  1. Construction Sector Regulation
  2. Property Sector Regulation
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Intergovernmental Relations

Mr A.N Mthombeni

Purpose:

To provide the coordination and management of Intergovernmental Relations services


Function:

  1. Develop and Implement national norms and standards within the three Government spheres
  2. Provide leadership, coordination and oversight over Public Entities and provincial departments of Public Works and Infrastructure
  3. To leverage inter-governmental relations relevant to DPWI’s mandate
  4. Develop and implement norms and standards to guide the implementation of IGR for government spheres.

Chief directorate

  1. IGR and Coordination (Concurrent)
  2. IGR and Coordination (Entities)
  3. International Relations
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Infrastructure Investment Planning

Ms M.P Masemola

Purpose:

To conduct infrastructure investment planning and render oversight.


Function:

  1. Conduct comprehensive infrastructure project pipeline management.
  2. Provide oversight, insight and business analysis.
  3. Provide economic development, statistical modelling and localization.
  4. Render transversal planning support services.
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Programme Infrastructure Delivery Management

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Purpose:

To manage the National Infrastructure project and implementations and reporting.


Function:

  1. Conduct project preparation in terms of the SIDS methodology.
  2. Facilitation of the Technical Working Groups.
  3. Projects scoping, appraisal, evaluation and quality assurance.
  4. Project management and oversight of SIP’s.
  5. Ensure legal and strategic policy alignment.
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Programme Infrastructure Investment Funding

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Purpose:

To develop the National Infrastructure strategy and plan 2045,innovation, stakeholder management and investment management.


Function:

  1. Conduct research and concept development.
  2. Investment promotion and unblocking.
  3. Management the provision of green economy and climate change strategies.
  4. Strategy development on infrastructure investment infrastructure financing and IDMS financial management.
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Programme Property Land and Building Portfolio Management

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Purpose:

To establish land value capture and land banking and ensure a competitive public land maximization, revenue generation and spatial investments.


Function:

  1. Conduct the planning and development of integrated government precincts in urban and rural areas for public land maximization.
  2. Oversee the management and implementation of utility and social infrastructure plans.
  3. Revenue generation.
  4. Establishment of land value capture and land banking.
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EPWP

Mr N Chonco

Purpose:

To oversee the management and implementation of EPWP to contribute to the national goal of job creation and poverty alleviation.


Function:

  1. To provide training for youth in the artisan trades of the built environment.
  2. Increase the number of Public Bodies reporting on the implementation of the EPWP.
  3. Increase the number of Non-State Organisations participating in the programme.
  4. Support Public Bodies in the different sectors to Implement EPWP to contribute to Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) and work opportunity targets.
  5. Develop and Implement national norms and standard to guide the implementation of EPWP across government Departments.

Chief directorate

  1. Operations
  2. Infrastructure
  3. Sustainable Livelihoods, Convergence and Compliance
  4. Monitoring and Evaluation
  5. Partnership Support