Department of Infrastructure: About us
The Department of Infrastructure contributes to the Growth for Jobs priority. It aims to bring about change in the lived reality of communities in the Western Cape through targeted interventions and by providing clear policy direction in the infrastructure space.
DOI recognises the role well-maintained and strategically identified infrastructure plays in addressing spatial transformation.
The Department of Infrastructure includes:
- Public Works Infrastructure
- Transport Infrastructure
- Human Settlements
- Community-Based Programmes/ Expanded Public Works Programme
DOI has a broad infrastructure mandate which covers:
- Infrastructure planning, delivery and coordination;
- Provincial roads; and Public works including the provision of general office accommodation, health, and education infrastructure; as well as the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).
Human settlements in so far as it encompasses a concurrent function with national government in the provision of adequate shelter inclusive of access to basic and socio-economic services.
- View the Department of Infrastructure's Annual Performance Plan 2023/ 2024 for the full legislative and policy mandate list.
Management team
Vision
To enable infrastructure-led growth and investment for the Western Cape that will benefit the communities we serve.
Mission
To pursue tirelessly the delivery of infrastructure that is: resilient, inclusive, safe and seeks to heal, skill, integrate, build social cohesion, connect, link and empower Western Cape citizens, driven by passion, ethics and a steadfast commitment to the environment with our people as our cornerstone.
Values
The core values of the Western Cape Government, to which the Department subscribes,include:
- Caring
- Competence
- Accountability
- Integrity
- Innovation
- Responsiveness