National Government

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)

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Contact Details

Postal Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001
Physical Cnr Bosman & Madiba, Pretoria Central
Tel 012 406 1000
Web www.publicworks.gov.za

Overview

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) manages public property and supports infrastructure delivery and maintenance across government. It plays a central role in the planning and oversight of capital projects and the upkeep of state assets, while also supporting programmes that expand opportunities in the built environment. DPWI’s mandate influences how government infrastructure is delivered, how facilities are maintained, and how public assets are managed responsibly over time.

Reporting Entities

  • Agrément South Africa (ASA)
  • Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)
  • Council for the Built Environment (CBE)
  • Independent Development Trust (IDT)

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Office Bearers/Management

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)
Director General:
Mr Sifiso Mdakane

Mr DW Macpherson

Mr S Zikalala

Mr S Mdakane

Minister:
Mr Dean William Macpherson (Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure) (DA)
Deputy Minister:
Mr Sihle Zikalala (Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure) (ANC)
Chief of Staff:
Mr Michael Beyleveld
Chief Financial Officer:
Mr Mandla Sithole
Deputy Directors General:
Ms Carmen-Joy Abrahams (Professional Services)
Ms Luyanda Kafile (Small Harbours, Coastal Properties Development and Special Projects)
Mr Lwazi Mahlangu (Governance, Risk and Compliance)
Mr Molatelo Mohwasa (Inter-Governmental Relations Coordination)
Mr Batho Mokgothu (Construction Management Services)
Mr Livhuwani Ndou (Acting: Policy Research and Regulations)
Mr Musa Ntshani (Acting: EPWP)
Ms Sasa Subban (Real Estate Investment Services)
Senior Management:
Mr Luke Albert (Parliamentary and Cabinet Support)
Mr Sean Cox (Chief Director: Office of the DG)
Mr James de Villiers (Director Communications: Ministry)
Ms Meme Kgagara (Acting Chief Director: Prestige Policy)
Mr Bassie Kgasoane (Chief Director: User Demand Management)
Mr Msawenkosi Khumalo (Acting Head of Office: Deputy Minister)
Mr Itumeleng Tlhasedi (Supply Chain Executive)
Communications Officers:
Mr Lennox Mabaso (Head: Communications)
Mr Lwazi Mahlangu (Information Officer)
Secretaries:
Siphokazi Bambeni (Personal Assistant: Director General)
Thabi Khuzwayo (Personal Assistant: Deputy Minister)
Lebo Ramela (Private and Appointment Secretary: Minister)
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)

Financial Information

All Financial Values: R'000 2024/25 2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21
AUDIT OUTCOME Financially Unqualified Financially Unqualified Financially Unqualified Financially Unqualified Financially Unqualified
APPROPRIATION STATEMENT
Total Final Appropriation 7 629 319 8 438 136 8 186 004 8 369 678 7 733 455
Actual Expenditure 7 570 409 8 304 039 7 910 167 8 082 195 7 531 034
Employee Compensation 546 324 524 617 514 155 497 360 484 989
Goods and Services 539 738 502 664 428 558 279 591 236 411
Capital Assets 10 565 14 017 10 121 5 953 2 422
UIFW EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised Expenditure - - - - -
Irregular Expenditure 7 761 3 988 3 939 3 759 5 253
Fruitless & Wasteful Expenditure - - - - -
HUMAN RESOURCES
Posts Approved 790 783 807 769 856
Posts Filled 663 686 682 670 730
SOURCE Annual Report Annual Report Annual Report Annual Report Annual Report
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