. Ensure energy security - creating and maintaining a balance between energy supply and energy demand, develop strategic partnerships, improve co-ordination in the sector and ensure reliable delivery and logistics. . Achieve universal access and transform the energy sector - diversify energy mix, improve access and connectivity, provision of quality and affordable energy, promote safe use of energy and transform the energy sector. . Regulate the energy sector - develop effective legislation, policies and guidelines, encourage investment in the energy sector, ensure compliance with legislation. . Effective and efficient service delivery - understands stakeholder needs and improves turn-around times. . Optimal utilisation of energy resources - develop enabling policies, encourage energy efficient technologies. . Ensure sustainable development - promote clean energy alternatives, encourage economic development, promote job creation. . Enhance DoE culture systems and people - attract, develop and retain appropriate skills, promote good organizational culture, make the Department an employer of choice. . Promote good corporate governance - optimal utilisation of resources, manage budget effectively, implement fraud and risk management, and ensure compliance with relevant prescripts.