About a quarter of females, sit in the top management level in SA labour market – Employment Equity

Summary:

According to the 2023 Employment Equity Report by the Department of Employment and Labour, women in South Africa hold only 26.5% of top management positions, compared to 73.5% held by men. The report highlights the need for greater representation of women in top management and ownership of businesses, with only 1.2% of workforce employees with disabilities. The Department of Employment and Labour is conducting a series of Employment Equity (EE) Roadshows across the country, with the next workshops scheduled for KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape.