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FACTORS AFFECTING THE PROMOTION OF WOMEN TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT EXECUTION

Gender diversity, women in construction, leadership barriers, workplace culture, Systemic Bias, mentorship, Glass CeilingSouth Africa, Equitable Promotion, Mentorship & Sponsorship, Gender Quotas, Pay Disparities, Representation Metrics, Career Progression, Construction Industry, Organizational Policies, Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis. The underrepresentation of women in senior management positions within South Africa’s construction industry highlights persistent gender disparities despite national policies advocating for workplace equity. While women comprise approximately 50.74% of the country's population, their presence in top-tier leadership roles remains significantly low, with only 25.8% in top management and even fewer in construction leadership. This study investigates the systemic barriers that hinder women’s career progression in the construction sector, focusing on workplace culture, policies, and structural limitations

Sihle Nyokana
MBA in Finance
Action Research Paper
EIU-PARIS