QUESTION 1 (40 Marks)1.1 Thabo Molefe has been appointed to lead a major government project focused…

QUESTION 1 (40 Marks)
1.1 Thabo Molefe has been appointed to lead a major government project focused on providing affordable housing and sanitation services to underserved rural communities in the Eastern Cape. This initiative supports national efforts to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (specifically SDG 6 and 11) and forms part of the Public Sector Infrastructure Development Programme. Given that public-sector IT and infrastructure projects often face delays—more frequently than those in the private sector—Thabo is committed to ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of the project. As the appointed project manager, critically analyse the key responsibilities Thabo must prioritise in effectively managing project resources throughout the project’s lifecycle. (20 Marks)
1.2 As highlighted in the case study, fourteen percent of public-sector projects exceeded their budget by at least 100 percent, compared with only 7 percent of private-sector projects. Additionally, 4 percent of public-sector projects exceeded their budget by 400 percent, while only 1 percent of private-sector projects did so. In this context, explain how Thabo can mitigate the risk of budget overruns on the government housing and sanitation project by implementing effective scope management practices. Your response should acknowledge the activities that should be prioritised. (20 Marks)