Does Department of Public Works & Infrastructure pay suppliers on time?

Public Works & Infrastructure manages government's property portfolio and major infrastructure — one of the largest construction and facilities procurers.

Will they pay? · indicator
34/100
High payment risk

High risk of 90-120+ day delays. Do not deliver on own cash; arrange a bridging facility first.

Buyer type: National dept — Entity-level base rate
Treasury 30-day payment data (Q3 2025/26): largest national unpaid backlog past 30 days
Live data — Treasury 30-day payment data (Q3 2025/26) · Department of Public Works & Infrastructure.

Indicator (beta). Municipalities: latest Auditor-General opinion (Treasury Municipal Money, live). National & provincial departments: National Treasury 30-day supplier-payment performance (Q3 2025/26). State-owned entities: latest AGSA PFMA audit outcome (FY2024-25). Not a credit rating.

34 live Department of Public Works & Infrastructure tenders

SUPPLIESKwaZulu-Natal
Supply and delivery of 05 standard laptops and 16 standard desktops for kzn department of public works, ladysmith
Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office)
Value not disclosed
Closes in 5 days
PROFESSIONAL SERVICESKwaZulu-Natal
Appointment of service provider (land surveyor) to deal with subdivision of erf 3620 ekuvukeni under alfred duma municipality
Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office)
Value not disclosed
Closes in 5 days
RENTAL AND LEASING ACTIVITKwaZulu-NatalCOMPULSORY BRIEFING
Hire of office accommodation for department of education uthukela district
Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office)
Value not disclosed
Closes in 28 days
WATER COLLECTION, TREATMENKwaZulu-NatalCOMPULSORY BRIEFING
Zntu 02484 w: wims 060589: department of education: water and sanitation programme: phase 3a: muthidlwe primary school
Public Works
Value not disclosed
Closes in 32 days
SERVICESWestern CapeCOMPULSORY BRIEFING
Supply, installation & maintenance of hygiene services (sanitary bins/she bins) in the western cape: 36 months term contract
Public Works
Value not disclosed
Closes in 19 days
PROFESSIONAL SERVICESKwaZulu-Natal
SITA Accredited service providers are hereby invited to quote to Render Network Assessment Services for Head Office and eThekwini Office for the KZN Department of Public Works &...
Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office)
Value not disclosed
Closes in 5 days
CONSTRUCTIONEastern Cape
Two-year term contract for supply, servicing, repairs and maintenance of plumbing-cluster 2 (middledrift, peddie, zwelitsha & enoch sontonga rehab centre)
Eastern Cape - Roads and Public Works
Value not disclosed
Closes in 31 days
CONSTRUCTIONEastern Cape
Two year term contract for supply, servicing, repairs and maintenance of plumbing- cluster 5 (idutywa service office, ngqamakhwe multipurpose centre and dutywa cluster offices)
Eastern Cape - Roads and Public Works
Value not disclosed
Closes in 31 days
CONSTRUCTIONEastern Cape
Two-year term contract for supply, servicing, repairs and maintenance of plumbing-cluster 1 (seymour, bedford, fort beaufort and alice)
Eastern Cape - Roads and Public Works
Value not disclosed
Closes in 31 days
CONSTRUCTIONEastern Cape
Two year term contract for supply, servicing, repairs and maintenance of plumbing- cluster 3 (cathcart, stutterheim, keiskammahoek & bhisho)
Eastern Cape - Roads and Public Works
Value not disclosed
Closes in 31 days
CONSTRUCTIONEastern Cape
Two-year term contract for supply, servicing, repairs and maintenance of plumbing- cluster 4 ( nu 1 mdantsane, silver crown east london, house on the rock & john x merriman yout...
Eastern Cape - Roads and Public Works
Value not disclosed
Closes in 31 days
PROFESSIONAL SERVICESNorth West
Refurbishment and upgrading of whole complex internal roads, electrical reticulation of air-conditioners: mafikeng police complex (psb: me)
Public Works
Value not disclosed
Closes in 26 days
CONSTRUCTIONKwaZulu-Natal
Department of cogta:s.b bourquin :mayville:replace 2 windows,& broken kitchen cabinet including partioning to offices ,painting and tiling.
Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office)
Value not disclosed
Closes in 5 days
REPAIR AND INSTALLATION OFFree State
Free state province: maintenance of lifts for a period of three (03) months
Public Works
Value not disclosed
Closes in 10 days
SERVICESLimpopo
24 Months Cleaning Services at Makhado Magistrate
Public Works
Value not disclosed
Closes in 18 days
PROFESSIONAL SERVICESWestern CapeCOMPULSORY BRIEFING
Western cape: all regions: health and safety agent service for the department of infrastructure: 3 year framework agreement
Western Cape - Transport and Public Works
Value not disclosed
Closes in 14 days
SERVICESLimpopo
24 months Cleaning Services at Belabela Magistrate
Public Works
Value not disclosed
Closes in 18 days
SERVICESLimpopo
24 Months Cleaning Services at Hlanganani Magistrate
Public Works
Value not disclosed
Closes in 18 days
SERVICESLimpopo
24 Months Cleaning Service at Mokerong Magistrate.
Public Works
Value not disclosed
Closes in 18 days
PROFESSIONAL SERVICESNorth West
Preventative maintenance repairs & servicing of fire fighting equipment to : SAPS /home affairs/ labour/ agriculture/ doj ( CIDB grading 4 sf and above)
Public Works
Value not disclosed
Closes in 26 days
PROFESSIONAL SERVICESNorth West
Refurbishment and upgrading of whole complex internal roads, electrical reticulation of air-conditioners: mafikeng police complex (psb: ee)
Public Works
Value not disclosed
Closes in 26 days
PROFESSIONAL SERVICESNational
UPINGTON SAPS DPCI: OLD COURT BUILDING: Upgrading and refurbishment and installation of perimeter fence. Multi Disciplinary Consultant
Public Works
Value not disclosed
Closes in 14 days
PROFESSIONAL SERVICESKwaZulu-NatalCOMPULSORY BRIEFING
The Appointment of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide Professional Services for Department of Health: Ladysmith Hospital: Upgrading and Replacement of Standby Generator in Lad...
Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office)
Value not disclosed
Closes in 3 days
SUPPLIESKwaZulu-NatalCOMPULSORY BRIEFING
Appointment of a Service Provider to supply and deliver Protective Clothing - Umkhanyakude Sub District : Mtubatub
Public Works
Value not disclosed
Closes in 10 days

Frequently asked questions

Does Department of Public Works & Infrastructure pay suppliers on time?+

High risk of 90-120+ day delays. Do not deliver on own cash; arrange a bridging facility first. Live data — Treasury 30-day payment data (Q3 2025/26) · Department of Public Works & Infrastructure.

What is Department of Public Works & Infrastructure's payment-risk score?+

34/100 (High risk). This is an indicator built from public audit and payment data — Indicator (beta). Municipalities: latest Auditor-General opinion (Treasury Municipal Money, live). National & provincial departments: National Treasury 30-day supplier-payment performance (Q3 2025/26). State-owned entities: latest AGSA PFMA audit outcome (FY2024-25). Not a credit rating.

How do I win a Department of Public Works & Infrastructure tender?+

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Where does the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure payment data come from?+

Indicator (beta). Municipalities: latest Auditor-General opinion (Treasury Municipal Money, live). National & provincial departments: National Treasury 30-day supplier-payment performance (Q3 2025/26). State-owned entities: latest AGSA PFMA audit outcome (FY2024-25). Not a credit rating.

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