The department aims to deliver an integrated, accessible, safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable transport system and quality property infrastructure provision through socially just, developmental and empowering processes to improve the quality of life for all.
Corporate services provides overall leadership and management of the department through the minister and head of department as well as administrative and financial support to all the branches within the department.
Public works focuses on the construction of new facilities, and the upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance of existing facilities in consultation with user departments. It also manages the province's property portfolio.
Roads handles the construction and maintenance of provincial proclaimed roads and the administration of all aspects relating to motor vehicle licensing and registration fees, as well as the government motor transport division.
Public transport provides public transport services and infrastructure.
Community-based public works programme employs empowering processes to provide community development programmes.