The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
b) The Lease expired on 30 April 2020 and is currently running on a month-to-month basis.
2. (a) The current rental amount payable is R65 138.27 (Vat incl) per month for 611.50m2 offices and R3 425.78 (Vat incl) per month for five parking bays. The total amount paid
per month is R68 564.05 (Vat incl).
3. The Landlord is attending to unscheduled maintenance on an ongoing basis. The overutilization of the building also contributes to the non-compliance to OHSA. Changes in the operational work environment of the user department resulted in a shortage of space and OHS non-compliance. Many engagements were undertaken with the Landlord and the User Department to address these challenges. There has been limited success in this regard hence the request for alternative accommodation.
4. DPWI received a request for alternative accommodation in 2019, and the market was tested, but the tender was cancelled due to the non-responsiveness of the bids. The Department is currently waiting for a revised Procurement Instruction from the Department of Correctional Services that is aligned to the revised operational needs of the User Department. Upon receipt of the funded revised accommodation needs, DPWI will be able to follow due supply chain management processes to procure alternative accommodation.