These objectives are framed in terms of clause 3.11 of the Constitution, are numbered from 01 onwards and are defined as follows :-

01.

To advance electrical engineering and associated sciences and their applications.

02.

To promote and uphold the professional standing of members of the Institute and to provide career guidance for younger members.

03.

To promote publications and other works pertaining to electrical engineering and associated sciences to recognise merit in such publications and works.

04.

To promote the investigation of electrical and associated matters.

05.

To lead, direct and influence policy in electrical engineering and associated matters in the public, private and educational sectors.

06.

To promote and advance education and training in electrical engineering and associated sciences in Southern Africa.

07.

To identify and promote the use of creative methods of applying electrical engineering and associated sciences in the interest of the Southern African community.

08.

To promote and develop the entrepreneurial attitudes and skills and engineering management and communication skills of its members.

09.

To promote membership and involve members at an early age in the activities, leadership and formulation of the policy of the Institute.

010.

Through effective financial management, ensure that maximum short, medium and long-term advantage accrues to the members of the Institute in the form of its stability, facilities, benefits and activities.

011.

To re-define the field of electrical science and its applications in the interests of the Institute in accordance with world-wide technical progress and to propagate the updated definition.

012.

To increase appreciation of the role of electrical engineers and electrical engineering and associated sciences through interactions between the Institute and the Southern African community.

013.

To continue to streamline and develop the efficiency of the committee and secretarial structure and operation of the Institute to ensure fast and effective responsiveness.