December 2017
MEC Pillay's heart-to-heart with Public Works interns, bursary holders and professionals
There are conversations that are regarded unorthodox or taboo to be discussed with people senior than of yourself. These may be deep concerns, problems in the work place, which may leave one, judged or unfavourable to those that...
The Journey Was Long But 'Gentle'
We bid farewell to a workaholic manager, Edward Shozi, the Deputy Director for Immovable Asset Management from Midlands Region. He joined the KZN Public Works on 1 July 2006 and leaves at the end of the month...
December 2017
We wish you well Zolani
The KZN Public Works’ Corporate Services management organised a well-deserved farewell party on Monday 18 December 2017 for one of the ‘Service Delivery Unit’ nucleus, Mr Zolani Moosa, the Human Resource Management Practitioner fo...
December 2017
Happy retirement Paul
'Farewell' and 'goodbye' are no easy words to say, even during a major occasion. The retirement farewell party of Paul Erasmus, the department’s inspirational Structural Chief Engineer did not just come as a surprise as it was assembled by ...
December 2017
Energetic employees demonstrated their skills during the Departmental Games held at Amajuba District
Energetic employees demonstrated their skills during the Departmental Games held at Amajuba District
24 November 2017
Public Works Portfolio Committee Oversight Visit
The KwaZulu- Natal Public Works Portfolio Committee led by Ms Mbali Frazer headed for Amajuba District to oversee infrastructure projects. Speaking during the meeting held at Amajuba District Office...
November 2017
UMzimkhulu Road Safety Campaign
On Wednesday, 25 October 2017, MEC for Public Works and Human Settlements, Mr. Ravi Pillay, together with Harry Gwala District Mayor and law enforcement officials conducted a roadblock at the P749/P601 intersection as...
October 2017
2017 KAMOSO Awards Reward EPWP Excellence
The Deputy Director-General for Immovable Assets, Ms. Sindi Linda together with Mr Nathi Zondi, the Director for Property Development & Valuation, stole the show at the 2nd KZN EPWP Kamoso Awards ceremony...
18 October 2017
Midlands Region hosted a successful Shonaphansi
Amajuba District officials were thrilled to meet the Acting Head of Department Mr Thulani Mdadane during Operation Shonaphansi which was held on 17 October 2017. Despite his busy schedule of the day, Mr Mdadane spared some time with Amajuba District officials...
17 October 2017
“Operation Shonaphansi” – creating change for eThekwini Region
Managers often start the day in boardrooms but this time the entire Public Works’ management had to spread across the province. Why? On Tuesday 17 October 2017, Public Works’ leadership (SMS and MMS levels) deployed...
17 October 2017
Southern Region team gets their hands dirty at the Shonaphansi site visits
On 17 October 2017, the Department of Public works set out to promote good governance with the emphasis on anti-corruption and ethics by visiting various projects across KwaZulu-Natal as a part of the programme...
17 October 2017
Operation Shonaphansi Creates Changes For Ethekwini Region
The KZN Public Works’ leadership took a bold stance of ensuring the realisation of service delivery through “Operation Shonaphansi”. On Tuesday 17 October 2017, Mr Jeremy Redfearn, the Chief Financial Officer...
17 October 2017
Corporate Services Getting Ready For Departmental Mid-Term Review
The Chief Directorate Corporate Services spent the entire day at the Auditorium on 11 October 2017 preparing for the Departmental 2017/18 Mid-Term Review to be held...
11 October 2017
HRM Indaba – 'Moving Towards A Model Of Excellence'
Public Works’ Human Resource Management Directorate hosted the HRM Indaba on Monday, 02 October 2017 at its Head Office Auditorium. This ‘one-of-a- kind’ Indaba was fruitful and momentous as it provided the...
02 October 2017
Southern Region Heritage day: "Accommodating Ubuntu"
On 29 September 2017, the Department of Public Works Southern Region joined the rest of the nation in commemorating Heritage Day. The intensity of the excitement from staff was noticeable...
29 September 2017
Midlands Region celebrated cultural heritage
South Africans celebrate Heritage Day by remembering the cultural heritage of the all people who live in South Africa. Various events are staged throughout the country to commemorate this very day...
28 September 2017
A government that cares for the elderly
The 2017 Senior Citizens Parliament was held in Port Shepstone under Ugu District Municipality. Thousands of senior citizens descended to the Borough Grounds eager to listen to what government has achieved and its plans for the elderly of KwaZulu-Natal...
September 2017
Public Works United On Heritage Day
On Tuesday, 26 September 2017, the Department Public Works’ Head Office hosted a Heritage Day event to commemorate and celebrate the beauty and differences of all cultures and heritage, with specific reference to all South African diversities...
26September 2017
Heritage Day festivities at eThekwini Region
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works continues to respond in celebrating all commemorative days including the provincial cabinet’s programme of action to ensure that the calendar of events is actioned...
September 2017
KZN EPWP PROVINCIAL COORDINATION LAUNCHES EPWP FOCUS WEEK AT UMGUNGUNDLOVU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
The launch of EPWP Focus Week at uMgungundlovu District Municipality on 26 September 2017 began without glitches. At the onset Public Works Acting Head of Department, Mr Thulani Mdadane welcomed all present...
26 September 2017
MEC astonished by the loyalty and hard work of public works’ employees
On 19 September 2017, the Department of Public Works held the Long Service Awards and retirement ceremony for all staff members who have been a part of the public service for 10 years and longer. The Long Service Recognition...
19 September 2017
Public Works responds to global warming challenges
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works hosted the 5th Going Green Conference (GGC2017) in partnership with Green Building Design Group. The conference took place at the Public Works’ Auditorium in Pietermaritzburg...
15 September 2017
The Going Green Conference kicks off with brief meetings before the conference
The Going Green Conference kicks off with brief meetings before the conference...
September 2017
KZN Public works plants in-house garden
KZN Public Works is currently hosting the 5th Going Green Conference with over 200 delegates from the public and private sectors. Human Settlements and Public Works MEC Ravi Pillay (right)...
September 2017
HoD Opens Green Student Conference
KZN Public Works acting head of department, Thulani Mdadane addresses student delegates and young professionals It is not unusual for government to spend over R1m in supporting just one student studying towards a four-year degree in the built ...
September 2017
KwaZulu-Natal Department Of Public Works – Greening Government Infrastructure
GREENING GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE We are committed to the rebuilding and revitalising of provincial buildings into sustainable places in which to work and promote government initiatives. With three...
September 2017
Southern Region projects: New School- New Trees
On 7 September 2017, the Department of Public Works in partnership with Wildlands Conversation Trust celebrated Arbor Week by planting 30 indigenous trees at a new school in eNdaleni, Richmond. Arbor Day is very important ...
07 September 2017
Minister of Public Works pays it forward at uMhlathuze Local Municipality
On Friday, 1 September 2017, the Minister of Public Works Mr Nathi Nhleko in collaboration with municipal stakeholders and government departments conducted a Career Expo at uMhlathuze Local Municipality...
01 September 2017
Operation Sukuma Sakhe brings light and hope to the people of Mfolozi
MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works, Ravi Pillay on Wednesday, 30 August 2017 visited the area of Cinci under uMfolozi Municipality. The visit was part of Operation Sukuma Sakhe with the aim of addressing ...
30 August 2017
Midlands Region celebrates Women's Month
Midlands Region celebrates Women's Month...
August 2017
Training of Public Servants 'advances' service delivery
It is back to basics. Public Works' Human Resource Utilisation and Capacity unit has once more embarked on an extensive personnel training programme that will ensure 'customer care',...
August 2017
North Coast Region ends Women's Month in Style
Public Works North Coast Regional Office wrapped up Women's Month on a high note with glitz and glamour. The region decided to honour our own female employees for their positive contributions in the workplace...
August 2017
It’s Doeks On For The Women At Public Works
South Africa celebrates Women's Month in August as a tribute to the Women's March in 1956. This is when women of all races staged a march on the Union Buildings in protest against the proposed amendments to the Urban Areas Act known as the...
August 2017
Women's Day Message: "Be A Woman of Substance"
The weather was quite hazy with some rain drizzles as all guests gathered towards Blue Waters Hotel for a Women’s Day celebration arranged by eThekwini Regional management on Friday 18 of August 2017...
18 August 2017
Is 'body shaping' fitness worth the price?
The state of a healthy mind and body is key to a productive workforce. Equally so, the employer should have wellness programs and activities that would best meet the needs of employees of all physical abilities...
16 August 2017
MEC impressed by Health Institutions in Harry Gwala District
On the 15th and 16th of August 2017, members of Legislature, government and municipal officials visited health institutions in Harry Gwala District. MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works, Mr Ravi Pillay joined the...
15-16 August 2017
KZN Public Works Makes A Mark At The Careers Skills Expo In KwaMashu
School learners from Phoenix, Inanda, Ntuzuma and KwaMashu (PINK) areas converged at KwaMashu L-Section on Friday, 4th of August 2017 for the Careers Skills Expo organised by Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)...
04 August 2017
MEC Pillay on Harry Gwala School Visits
As schools re-opened for the third quarter MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works Ravi Pillay joined other MPLs in the Harry Gwala District Municipality to monitor progress since...
August 2017
Midlands Region Career Development Drive
The countrys shortage of skills, especially in the ‘built environment’ has prompted the Midlands regional office to embark on a ‘career expo’ targeting rural areas of the Province. The main aim of the career expos...
August 2017
Count Us Too – Mens Forum at Works dealing with social ills
On Friday 28 July 2017, approximately 60 male officials from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works attended the Men’s Day celebration held in a form of ‘Imbizo Yamadoda – Information...
28 July 2017
KZN Public Works Teams Battle For Victory At Departmental Sports Day
Department of Public Works sporting family show-cased their athletic capabilities at Richard’s Bay during the Departmental Sports Day recently. All Regions and Head Office players descended on the ...
July 2017
EPWP zooms into advancing emerging contractors
The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Infrastructure sector continues to ensure that projects follow EPWP principles and empower emerging contractors. Public Works hosted an EPWP training workshop for emerging contractors at the...
July 2017
KZN Public Works Officials Visits Thabitha Ministry Orphanage On Mandela Day
Thabitha Ministry Orphanage, situated at Sweetwaters in Pietermaritzburg was abuzz with activity as the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works visited the centre to spend Mandela...
July 2017
MEC Pillay Attends To Umlazi Community Concerns
In mid – July MEC Ravi Pillay visited Zandile Junior Primary School and the old Umlazi Bakery in W Section, as a part of Operation Sukuma Sakhe. Zandile J.P School assists the Section N clinic in...
July 2017
EPWP Training to improve the level of efficiency amongst officials
The National Department of Public Works, EPWP Beneficiary Training Directorate convened a five day EPWP Learning Programme training session at the KwaZulu-Natal Public Works offices in ...
July 2017
Youth Prioritised In Epwp Rollout Programmes For 2018/2019
Young people across the Province of KwaZulu-Natal will benefit through skills development and job opportunities as Public Works EPWP Coordination rolls out its programmes. In this financial...
July 2017