Projects delivery in the Department of Infrastructure Development: Gauteng Provincial Government
Date
2014-01-20
Authors
PHORA, PATJANE LUCAS
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Abstract
It is essential that project implementation and management be effective in order for an
organisation to realise efficient delivery of projects. In the endeavor to fulfill this essence, the
Department of Infrastructure Development, Gauteng Province has demonstrated lack of
efficiency and effectiveness therefore adversely affecting the delivery of services in the
Department. This research has been set out to explore the factors that lead to delays in project
implementation and delivery and sought to find out possible solutions to alleviate these
problems and improve on what might be lacking. As a result the findings and the analysis
thereof revealed that there are challenges in the managerial structure and delegations, cash
flow management and handling of variations, financial capability of suppliers, skills and capacity
and lack of clarity in roles and responsibilities during project implementation from communities
and the Department alike. In order to improve on timeous and efficient delivery of projects in
the Department, it is pivotal that proper delegations for project implementation be instituted,
tighter systems for due diligence be introduced and there be training for all stakeholders
involved in project delivery.
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MM (P&DM) Thesis
Keywords
Project delivery, Infrastructure development