KZN Works

KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure


Mission

We are committed to delivering and managing high-quality infrastructure, maximizing the utilization of government property, and spearheading efforts to maintain an environmentally sustainable and integrated public infrastructure system that meets the needs of the people of KwaZulu-Natal Province.


Vision

To be a leading force in the development and management of public infrastructure and properties, driving inclusive economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development.

MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure

Mr LM Meyer

Lukas Marthinus Meyer, is the MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal.

Latest Events

07 July 2026

WE HAVE SET A NEW STANDARD YET AGAIN

Two years, 10 067 assets. One system nobody else in the country has built. KZN Public Works and Infrastructure on Friday 03 July 2026 was named Best Innovative Department in Government at the Premiers Excellence Awards, for physically tracking down and logging every single asset it owns, then building a live system to manage all of it in real time. Eleven unused land plots have already been handed over...

25 June 2026

CORRUPTION ENDS WITH US’ DECLARES KZN PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE STAFF

The KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPW&I), in collaboration with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), conducted an informative Fraud and Corruption Awareness Campaign held on Thursday, 25 June 2026. As part of presentations and robust engagements that formed part of the day's proceeding...

25 June 2026

A First for KZN DPW&I

The Department hosts its inaugural Tech Innovation Summit bringing together technology leaders and industry experts to explore how digital innovation can drive better services and better infrastructure for the people of KwaZulu-Natal. This is government stepping into the future with intention. #KZNWorks #BuildKZNBetter #GrowingKZNTogether

25 June 2026

Government land sitting idle is not just a waste of money. It is a missed opportunity

Public Works & Infrastructure identified assets that were no longer serving a public purpose. A decision was made to release 81 of these properties for community use, with schools, NGOs, and skills development centres given priority. That commitment was honoured. A parcel of land was handed over to an NGO dedicated to supporting...

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