KwaZulu-Natal’s Department of Public Works is initiating a recruitment drive for skilled artisans. The move, announced by MEC Martin Meyer, is designed to significantly reduce the department’s expenditure on outsourced work. By employing more in-house skilled labor, the department intends to achieve cost savings and greater control over project delivery. This initiative will also focus on creating employment opportunities for local skilled workers within the province. The department believes this strategy will improve efficiency and bolster the local economy. Further details regarding the recruitment process and specific artisan trades sought are expected to be released shortly. This represents a shift towards internal capacity building within the KZN Public Works department.