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TRANSFORMATION GOAL 6: Increase Collaborations and Partnerships with Other Institutional Types to
Share Knowledge, Resources, and Assist with Capacity Building and Articulation. 37
1. Research – Alignment with African Perspective 37
2. Research Excellence 39
3. Innovation 39
4. Strategic Partnerships 39
5. Reviewed Internationalisation Policy and Strategy 39
6. International Student Mobility Strategy 39
7. Reimagining Engagement 40
8. Response to Covid-19 Pandemic 40
9. Reimagining Basic and Post-School Education and Training 41
TRANSFORMATION GOAL 7: Ensure that the University Environment and Experience for Employees,
Students, and External Stakeholders Reflect Respect for Human Dignity, Inclusivity, Diversity, and a Human
Rights Culture. 42
1. Embed Desired Institutional Culture 42
2. Employee Engagement 42
3. Team Effectiveness and Cohesion 42
4. Employee Wellness 42
5. Student Engagement Platforms to Promote Social Cohesion, Human Rights, and Respect for Diversity 43
6. Capacity Building: ER Training for Line Management 44
TRANSFORMATION GOAL 8: Ensure Implementation of Programmes and Measures Designed to Accelerate
Focused Recruitment, Capacity Development, Greater Representation and Retention of Designated and
Underrepresented Groups, Including Persons with Disabilities, in University Management and Professional,
Administrative, and Support Services Employees. 45
1. Senior Management Appointments 45
2. Diversify Workforce Profile aligned to the Employment Equity Plans and Targets 45
3. Talent Management Strategy and Reward System 49
TRANSFORMATION GOAL 9: Ensure Ethical Leadership and Accountability Through Improved
Effectiveness of Governance Structures, Including Council, Institutional Forum, Senate, Student Support
Services Council, and the Student Representative Council. 50
1. Reviewed Institutional Policies 50
2. Risk and Ethics Advisory 50
3. Strengthen Information and Communication Technology Governance Processes 50
TRANSFORMATION GOAL 10: Foster Sustainable Resource Stewardship Within the University. 51
1. Catering re-imagining project 51
2. Integrated business models - Skills development initiatives 52
3. Strategy-Aligned Budgeting and Resource Allocation 52
4. Strategic Resource Mobilisation and Advancement 52
5. BBBEE Initiatives and Activities. 54
6. Sustainability and Resource Stewardship Culture and Practices Within the Institution 54
CONCLUSION 59
Annexure 1: Transformation Barometer 59
Annexure 2: Statement of Commitment to an Inclusive Institutional Culture 64

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