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However, there are some factors combatting these challenges, such as considerable investments from local government towards increasing PhD production; improving supervisory capacity among academics; providing incentives for students to remain in the system up to doctoral level; and supporting jobless graduates in work experience in science, engineering and technology institutions.
“Manpower South Africa believes in the power of education and is interested in assisting female graduates in achieving their PhDs. A small survey was carried out amongst female South African graduates and professionals, to find out whether or not they are looking into carrying out their PhD studies, what their biggest challenges are in this regard and what kind of assistance they would find useful,” explains Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD Manpower South Africa. “Our survey found that most of the respondents faced similar challenges.”
“When asked what kind of assistance they would find most valuable in helping them to achieve their goals, most of the respondents said financial assistance and mentorship and guidance.”
Manpower South Africa will be awarding one female a full sponsorship to study her PhD.
“As corporate South Africa strives to put more females in management and board positions, the need for female education becomes increasingly important. As a leading workforce solutions provider, we want to do our part to assist.”
Manpower South Africa is part of the 30% Club South Africa, a group of chairpersons, CEOs and senior partners of organisations internationally that are committed to bringing more women onto boards because they believe it’s beneficial to the overall effectiveness of the boardroom – and therefore for business. Focus is also placed on the executive pipeline to create sustainable change. The aim is to achieve the 30% goal of women on boards in South Africa by 2018. The campaign has achieved notable success in a relatively short period of time internationally.
To apply, interested candidates can send a covering letter and their details to az.oc.rewopnam@dhp by 30 August 2016.