Public Works spends almost R1.5 billion on consultants
14 September 2022
The DA has exposed that the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has spent a whopping R 1 422 873 752 on all consultants between the 2019/20 and 2022/23 financial years for construction projects.
This reply was to a written question submitted by DA NCOP member Tim Brauteseth in August.
The reply exposes the Department’s complete lack of depth in qualified personnel to handle its work. The response confirms that the excessive use of consultants is "due to the lack of sufficient capacity" and that "the department continues to appoint private sector consultants to assist with the implementation of construction projects".