organisational level who are the successors to the executive suite. Thirty female managers, from across a wide range of industry … recent years; the question as to why there are so few senior female managers has been posed for over two decades (cf Singh …). Previous studies have highlighted that female managers encounter more obstacles to career progression than their male …

Despite South Africa’s progressive and comprehensive labour legislation that promotes gender equality in the workplace … the benefits of a diverse management team. This study, therefore, explores the factors, influencing the …