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Submission Number: 165
Submission ID: 1141
Submission UUID: 65989dd6-5b00-4d65-860c-7f9efc1880dd
Submission URI: /2025/abstracts
Created: Wed, 06/11/2025 - 09:59
Completed: Wed, 06/11/2025 - 10:03
Changed: Wed, 08/13/2025 - 14:02
Remote IP address: 41.13.224.34
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
| Title | Ms. |
|---|---|
| Lastname | Mandlazi |
| Firstname | Ntombenhle brenda |
| nmandlazi@ufh.ac.za | |
| Mobile | 0780791286 |
| Institution | University of fort hare |
| Biosketch | Ms. N.B. Mandlazi is the Fieldwork Coordinator at the University of Fort Hare, East London Campus, within the Department of Criminology, Psychology, and Social Work. Teach theory modules and fieldwork modules. Completed PhD in Social Work Degree from UNISA and holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Witwatersrand. Additionally, she has earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education and Training from the University of Fort Hare and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from UNIVEN. She was awarded the Teaching and Learning Vice Chancellor’s Award for e-learning in 2024 and has an extensive record of excellence within the Department of Social Development, where she has been repeatedly honored for her outstanding contributions. Her research interests include occupational stress, gender, and fieldwork. |
| Is there a Second Presenter? | No |
| Title of Presentatation | Perceptions of Social Auxiliary Workers on Gender-Related Factors Contributing to Occupational Stress: Exploring the Role of Single-Gender Dominance in the Workplace and Job Design |
| Theme Selection | THEME 5: Feminist Perspectives and Environmental Justice |
| Subtheme FIVE Selection | SUB 5.1 Gendered dimensions of environmental challenges and climate justice. |
| Select your Presentation Type | Oral Presentation |
| Abstract | Gender-related occupational stress significantly impacts employees' health, well-being, and productivity across various sectors, including South Africa's Department of Social Development. This study explored the gender-specific stressors affecting Social Auxiliary Workers (SAWs) within this department, aiming to understand how these stressors influence their well-being, job performance, and coping mechanisms. A qualitative, phenomenological research design was employed, guided by exploratory, descriptive, and contextual approaches. Purposive, non-probability sampling was utilized to select 37 SAWs (13 male and 24 female) with at least one year of experience in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality of Mpumalanga Province. Data collection involved 13 semi-structured individual interviews and five focus group discussions, employing thematic analysis to identify patterns and themes within the data. The findings revealed that gender-related challenges stemmed from workforce imbalances, including wellness programs not tailored to address gender differences, job designs reinforcing gender roles, and tasks influenced by gender stereotypes. The study underscores the necessity for gender-sensitive wellness programs and policies within the Department of Social Development to enhance SAWs' job satisfaction. Addressing these challenges is crucial for improving employee retention, reducing burnout, and ensuring the delivery of quality services to clients. Keywords: Gender, Occupational Stress, SAWs, Department of Social Development, Practice |
| Title | Dr |
| Firstname | Marinei |
| Lastname | Herselman |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Empirical Research |
| Status | Accepted |
| Title | Prof |
| Firstname | Roelf |
| Lastname | Reyneke |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Empirical Research |
| Status | Accepted |