GDID ANNUAL REPORT 2024/25

78. The accounting officer has taken the following actions to address the material irregularity: • Appointed a contractor in August 2023 to complete the project and construction work was completed in January 2024 with learners attending school from February 2024. • A completion certificate for the external civil works was issued in March 2024. • In responding to the weaknesses identified in the contract management process per the root cause analysis finalised in June 2024, the accounting officer implemented an infrastructure delivery platform to enhance transparency, streamline communication and ensure accountability with contractors. • No official could be held responsible for the material irregularity based on the outcome of the root cause analysis performed • Established a panel of construction contractors with construction industry development board grading between level 6 and 9. This enhances turnaround times on the appointments of contractors, in particular appointing replacement contractors where the contractor has failed to perform. 79. To prevent a re-occurrence of the material irregularity, the accounting officer holds biweekly bilateral meetings with senior management to enhance oversight and support. This ensures speedy turnaround times on projects.

80. The material irregularity is resolved.

Other reports

81. In addition to the investigations relating to material irregularities, I draw attention to the following engagements conducted by various parties. These reports did not form part of my opinion on the financial statements or my findings on the reported performance information or compliance with legislation. 82. The department is conducting several investigations, 25 based on allegations of procurement irregularities and financial misconduct. Fifteen of these investigations had been finalised while 10 were still in progress at the date of this auditor’s report.

Johannesburg

31 July 2025

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DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT