·          Batho Pele Principles and service orientation - Departmental officials will conduct themselves in a manner befitting a government that is caring, dedicated and pro-poor, influenced by the spirit of ubuntu.

·          Self sufficiency and independence - the Department commits itself to the promotion of self-sufficiency in all its interventions and focuses on the empowerment of people to be more independent and entrepreneurial.

·          Cooperative governance and working together - the Department will continuously engage in joint planning and coordination with stakeholders and government entities in order to ensure holistic, integrated and coherent government programmes.     

·          Professionalism – the Department’s employees must perform their duties in a professional, ethical (open and honest) and value adding manner

·          High Staff Morale – The Department is committed to facilitate a constructive and supportive work environment

·          Development and recognition – The Department’s employees are recognized as its most valuable asset and therefore it aspires to ensure the ongoing development and recognition of an effective, professional team.