Minister Dean Macpherson takes action to bring stability to administration and governance
23 Sep 2024
The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has taken action to stabilise the administration and governance of the Department of Public Works by advertising key vacancies in the department for permanent appointment.
Over the weekend, vacancies were advertised for a number of positions, including the Head of Infrastructure, Supply Management Executive for the Property Management Trading Entity (PMTE), Chief Director for Human Resource Management, Deputy Director of Facilities Management, Deputy Director General of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), Deputy Director General of Policy Research and Regulation, and Chief Director for accounting and reporting.
“The filling of these key positions with permanent appointments is part of the actions we have been taking to bring stability and good governance to the department since my appointment more than two months ago. These positions play a critical role in the department's functioning,” Minister Macpherson said.
“I, therefore encourage all South Africans, who have the necessary skills and expertise, to apply for these positions and join us in the work we are doing to reform the department in order for us to build a better South Africa for all our people. With the advertising of these positions, we are laying the foundation of a professional public service within the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure which has a diversity of skills and expertise to move us forward.”
Individuals who meet the requisite requirements have until 18 October 2024 to apply and a copy of the advert and position requirements can be found at: https://bit.ly/3ZzyoHn.
“The advertising of these positions forms part of the greater work we are doing to build a strong Department Of Public Works & Infrastructure to deliver our vision of turning South Africa into a construction site. By working together we can ignite economic growth, create jobs and build a more prosperous South Africa.”
Statement issued by James de Villiers, Ministry of DPWI Spokesperson, 23 September 2024
