Question NW1262 to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
24 July 2020 - NW1262
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
What progress has her department made in filling vacant specialist posts such as (a) quantity surveyors, (b) property lawyers, (c) engineers and (d) economists?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
(a) The Department has employed a total of fifteen (15) professionally registered Quantity Surveyors in its staff establishment with two (2) advertised and in the process of filling.
(b) The department does not have specialist posts of property lawyers, however the legal services unit as a shared service supports all line function including the Unit responsible for property management with all legal related matters.
(c) The Department has employed fourteen (14) professionally registered Engineers in its staff establishment with six (6) professional Engineer positions advertised and in the process of filling.
(d) The Department does not have specialist economist positions in the approved organisational structure.