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Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Repurposing of infrastructure for the post-school education and training system; Needs analysis for CET & TVET programmes; with Deputy Minister
1 Mar 2023
The Committee, joined by the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, met with the Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure to receive a briefing on repurposing infrastructure for the post-school education and training system. The briefing by the DPWI ...
Public Works and Infrastructure
DPWI & PMTE 2022/23 Quarter 2 & 3 performance: with Deputy Minister
15 Feb 2023
In response to the DPWI and PMTE 2022/23 Quarter 2 & 3 performance report, the Committee raised questions about external contractors not fulfilling their obligations; inadequate project managers; improvement of facilities management and revenue collection from government buildings; slow drafting of legislation reform; underspending; vacancies and 'acting' positions; social ...
Public Works and Infrastructure
Review of the Public-Private Partnership Regulations to deliver on strategic infrastructure projects; with Deputy Minister
30 Nov 2022
National Treasury briefed the Committee on the process followed to review the public-private partnership (PPP) regulations and processes.
The Committee was told that there had been a decline in PPP projects.
The review found that there was no overarching infrastructure policy framework that could bring PPPs into the overall ...
Public Works and Infrastructure
DPWI/PMTE Q1 2022/23 Performance with Deputy Minister
9 Nov 2022
In a virtual meeting, the Committee was briefed by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure on the quarter one performance of the Department.
Members were pleased to hear that the Department had reached a target not to exceed an 11% vacancy level, and a 74% achievement in financial ...
Public Works and Infrastructure
Progress report on the review of the National Infrastructure Management Strategy; Report on the recent training of Infrastructure South Africa; with Minister and Deputy Minister
26 Oct 2022
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) and Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) briefed the Portfolio Committee in a virtual meeting on progress with the review of the National Infrastructure Management Strategy (NIMS) and the recent training of ISA on its five-case model to enhance the implementation of government ...
Public Works and Infrastructure
CIDB & CBE Annual Report 2021/22, with Deputy Minister
13 Oct 2022
Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)
The Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure (the Committee) convened virtually for briefings by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) on their 2021/22 Annual Reports.
Transformation emerged as the overarching concern from the engagements with ...
Public Works and Infrastructure
IDT & Agrement SA Annual Reports 2021/22; with Deputy Minister
12 Oct 2022
Independent development trust (IDT)
The Independent Development Trust (IDT) briefed the Portfolio Committee on the 2021/22 annual performance, and it was mentioned that through the office of the acting Chief Executive Officer, the IDT was strengthening stakeholder management as part of building a client-centric organisation culture and ...
Public Works and Infrastructure
Public Works Portfolio Audit Outcomes; DPWI/PTME Annual Report 2021/22; with Ministry
11 Oct 2022
Public Works and Infrastructure
The Auditor-General of South Africa and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure briefed the Portfolio Committee on the 2021/22 Annual Report of the Department. This formed part of the Committee’s oversight role of assessing the performance of entities, with the aim of compiling a ...
Public Works and Infrastructure
Urgent steps taken by CBE to strengthen regulatory function over the professional built environment councils; with Deputy Minister
28 Sep 2022
The Committee was briefed by the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) on its policies and strategies to enhance transformation in the various professions involved in the building industry. Its focus was on skills and enterprise development, creating opportunities for the youth, and promoting women's empowerment. In the process, ...
Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament
Update on: fire investigation; restoration; sourcing of interim venues to host plenaries; with Minister and Deputy Minister
23 Sep 2022
The Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament met virtually to receive a briefing from the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, South African Police Services, and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure regarding the fire incident at the Parliament precinct.
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation briefed ...