Vote 14 - Public Works

1 vote 14. Public Works Operational budget R 1 218 915 486. MEC remuneration R 1 491 514. Total amount to be appropriated R 1 220 407 000. Responsible MEC Ms. M. Govender, MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works Administrating department Public Works Accounting officer Head: Public Works 1. Overview Vision The department's vision is: A thriving economy through infrastructure development and property management . Mission statement The mission of the department is: We will lead in infrastructure development and property management in KwaZulu-Natal. Strategic objectives Strategic policy direction: By focussing on its role in the management , acquisition, maintenance and disposal of Public land and buildings, the department seeks to align its operations and strategic position with the overall aim of government to achieve an efficient, competitive and responsive economic infrastructure network, as well as providing decent employment through inclusive economic growth.

2 The departmental strategic planning process for the formulation of the 2011/12 Annual Performance Plan (APP) continued to integrate key national, provincial and sector policy priorities and objectives to enable the department to align and integrate its mandates and programmes to the priorities of the new administration, over the period 2009 to 2014. The key considerations are summarised below: The ten key policy priorities as announced by the State President in the State of the Nation address in 2010;. The provincial priorities as announced by the Premier in 2010;. Public Works sector goals and objectives as presented by the National Public Works Minister;. Property sector and construction sector transformation charters.

3 Public Works ' Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) strategy; and Critical reviews of departmental programmes and activities. Core functions In carrying out its mandate, the department undertakes the following core functions: The acquisition of Public buildings and land;. The construction of Public buildings, involving the physical erection or major improvement in respect of infrastructure in the building environment;. 565. Estimates of Provincial Revenue and Expenditure The maintenance of Public buildings and land, including performing the necessary work to keep the required level of operation; and The alienation of Public buildings and land, including the disposal of fixed assets by selling, demolition, exchanging and donation.

4 Legislative mandate Within the broad statutory mandates of government institutions, the following mandates guide the department's core functions: Construction Industry Development Board Act, No. 38 of 2000. Property Valuers' Professional Act, No. 47 of 2000. National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, No. 103 of 1977. Council for the Built Environment Act, No. 43 of 2000. Engineering Profession Act, No. 46 of 2000. Architectural Profession Act, No. 44 of 2000. Quantity Surveying Profession Act, No. 49 of 2000. Project and Construction management Professions Act, No. 48 of 2000. Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993. Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, No.

5 130 of 1993. State Land Disposal Act, No. 48 of 1961. Deeds Registry Act, No. 47 of 1937. Expropriation Act, No. 63 of 1975. Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act, No. 19 of 1998. Environmental Act, No. 107 of 1998. KwaZulu-Natal Land Administration Act, No. 3 of 2003. KwaZulu-Natal Heritage Act, No. 10 of 1997. Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, No. 53 of 2004. Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, No. 53 of 2002. Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 54 of 2006. Labour Relations Act, No. 66 of 1998. Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 2003. Skills Development Qualification Act, No. 58 of 1995. Skills Development Act, No. 31 of 2003.

6 Basic Conditions of Employment Act, No. 75 of 1997. Government Immovable Asset management Act, No. 19 of 2007. 2. Review of the 2010/11 financial year Section 2 provides a review of 2010/11, outlining the main achievements and progress made by the department, as well as providing a brief discussion on challenges and new developments. Delivery of building infrastructure and accommodation The department strengthened the gains made in 2009/10 with the implementation of the Infrastructure Delivery Improvement Programme (IDIP) in the Departments of Health and Education. The department 566. vote 14: Public Works commenced with the implementation of a new delivery model of infrastructure, the Envelope management Approach, which was advertised in two regions (North Coast and Midlands Region).

7 This model entails clustering several suitable projects under one management team and is now in pilot phase. Implementation of Government Immovable Asset management Act (GIAMA). The department continued to empower all user departments in preparation for the implementation of GIAMA. The initial compilation of User Asset management Plans (U-AMPs) for 2010/11 exhibited numerous challenges for the user departments. Gaps identified in the first round of the exercise will be addressed through more intense one-on-one consultations. Secondly, in compliance with accuracy of minimum requirements and with the available budget, only certain government buildings have been identified by the department for conditional assessments in 2010/11.

8 The balance of other buildings are to be programmatically undertaken in the ensuing financial years, as funding has now been provided to the department for the implementation of GIAMA. Furthermore, the department prioritised the filling of critical vacant posts for the Facilities management units in the regional and district offices, in a drive to fast-track the roll-out and compliance of GIAMA. minimum requirements throughout the province. The Custodian Asset management Plan (C-AMP) was also completed and submitted to Provincial Treasury, which gives an indication of the state of the property portfolio in the province. Findings are currently being analysed and planning is underway.

9 Valuations The department continued with the updating of the fixed asset register using the municipal valuation rolls. Progress was limited by funding constraints, but will improve in 2011/12, as funding has been specifically allocated. For the properties that are non-rateable or without a municipal value, a way forward is being investigated in consultation with the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA). Payment of municipal property rates The department has been paying municipal property rates since 1 April 2008, and is continuing with the payments on receipt of invoices from the local municipalities. For 2010/11, the department received a conditional grant allocation of million for the payment of municipal property rates.

10 This allocation was quickly exhausted due to the fact that outstanding rates payments from 2009/10 still had to be paid. Property rates for 2010/11 were paid, after which additional funding of R450 million was allocated to the department in the Adjustments Estimate, to cover the outstanding rates from prior years. It is anticipated that all arrears will be settled by year-end. Transfer of properties from various organs of state In 2010/11, 167 properties were identified for transfer from the Eastern Cape to KZN (Umzimkulu properties). The department continued to work hand-in-hand with CoGTA to ensure that the process is finalised, which includes the surveying, sub-division and registration of the properties.