Minister of Infrastructure
Minister Tertuis Simmers was born on 23 March 1983.
Born in Nelspruit, Tertuis Simmers has four children, 3 boys and a girl and is married to Monique Simmers.
He has been active in politics for the past 19 years.
Between 2011-2017 and prior to becoming a Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament in 2017, he served as a Mayoral Committee Member (MAYCO), on the Corporate Services, Roads and Asset Management Committee, as well as Speaker of the Eden District Municipality.
Apart from serving on the Western Cape Bargaining Council Division of the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), where he was as a member of the Plenary and the Executive between 2011-2017, he also qualified as a Skills Development Facilitator in 2015.
He enjoys jogging and is an avid chess player. In fact, he is keen to challenge anyone who might think that they are a better chess player.
Contact details
Media Liaison Officer
Name: Ntobeko Mbingeleli
Email: Ntobeko.Mbingeleli@westerncape.gov.za
Tel: 021 4838067
Head of Ministry
Vuyolwethu Njalo
Tel: 021 4832200
Email: Vuyolwethu.Njalo@westerncape.gov.za
Appointment Secretary
Carmen Hartnick
Tel: 021 4834468
Email: Carmen.Hartnick@westerncape.gov.za
Community Outreach Officer (George)
Colleen Smart
Tel: 044 805 8779
Stakeholder Relations Officer
Mbongi Gubuza
Tel: 021 483 2482
Address:
Ministry of Infrastructure
Western Cape Government
Address: 8th Floor, 9 Dorp Street, Cape Town, 8001