Department of Infrastructure to host sessions for work seekers and contractors in Beaufort West

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers

The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) will be hosting a series of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) work-based programme Community Information Sessions (CIS) in Beaufort West, Murraysburg, Nelspoort and Merweville from 19 to 20 February 2025.

This initiative forms part of DOI’s build-up to the State of the Province Address (SOPA) taking place in Beaufort West on 26 February 2025.

"The Department invites work seekers living in the Central Karoo District to attend one of four information sessions on short-term Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) training opportunities in the fields of waste management, and roadworks and building maintenance. These sessions provide a platform for work-seekers to enquire about the programme, and to assist attendees with sayouth.mobi online registration," says Adv Chantal Smith, Head of Department.

Although these opportunities are intended for people living in the Central Karoo District, the Department aims to roll out these information sessions to other areas in the Western Cape.

Another part of this campaign is the skills survey for individuals and needs analysis for Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises’ (SMMEs) contractor development taking place at Rustdene Community Hall on 20 February 2025.

Individuals and small businesses interested in contractor development are invited participate in a skills survey and needs analysis process which aims to align the Department’s EPWP contractor development to the needs of people on the ground.

Minister Simmers said, “The Western Cape Government is committed to enable a growing economy that creates more job opportunities for the people of the province. Initiatives such as the EPWP Community Information Sessions equip and empower our residents to enter the job market and build prosperous lives.”

Details for EPWP Sessions in Beaufort West:

Details for Skills survey for individuals and needs analysis for SMMEs’ contractor development:

Media Enquiries
Melt Botes
Spokesperson for Provincial Minister Tertuis Simmers
Melchior.Botes@westerncape.gov.za
Tel: 021 483 8067
Cell: 082 431 0068

Celeste Nell
Acting Head of Communication
Department of Infrastructure
Email: Celeste.Nell@westerncape.gov.za