| dc.description.abstract | The primary aim of this study was to investigate the attraction retention and engagement of female lecturers in two selected Universities in South Africa UWC and UCT. A qualitative research design was applied in order to achieve this aim. The data collection techniques that were utilised to collect information comprised interviews and document analysis. A total of thirty (30) participants were interviewed ranging from professors, associate professors, senior lecturers and lecturers selected from both universities across faculties and departments. Data was obtained and analysed through qualitative thematic content analysis. This study goes beyond the issue of women 's entry into higher institutions and raises questions such as: what happens to these women after they enter the system and or the institution? What are the chances for them staying on and progressing from one level to another? Effective implementation of the recruitment and selection practices is crucial in any organisation and or institution. Therefore, findings of this study indicate that flexibility in working hours, institutional history, teamwork are some of the factors that attract female lecturers to higher institutions. Also, a sense of belonging, support systems, working environment, being valued and recognised, opportunities to grow are factors that retain them and lastly, committee meetings, research, supervision, community engagement, teaching and learning, collaborative projects with other universities, active role in decision-making at departmental and faculty levels promotes their level of engagement and participation. The findings show the necessity of putting in place measures and mechanisms that would ensure effective recruitment policies and practices while taking into consideration gender equality and equity and also the dual responsibilities on the academic and domestic front that female lecturers face. | en_US |
