The main functions of the Institutional Planning Department (IPD) are to:

•     Provide research, information and advice to support planning and decision-making,
•     Promote a culture of continuous improvement
•     Enhance the responsiveness of the university to development challenges facing South Africa  

The department’s values are:

•     Fairness and equality of opportunity for staff.
•     Commitment to working collaboratively with partners within and beyond the university 
•     Open communication and building dialogue within and outside the department.
•     Integrity, respect and transparency in personal and collaborative action in the pursuit of excellence in everything we do.