The South African National Policy Framework for
Women‘s Empowerment, Gender Equality and women
emancipation by government, present the opportunity
for women to make useful of business and political
advantages to their benefit. A knowledge gap was
identified during literature study regarding factors that
affect women in leadership positions. Also barriers
inhibiting women‘s advancement beyond glass ceiling.
The policy document on women advancement is a
direct attempt by government to influence and direct
the course of events in the labour market today, by
introducing measures that can promote the success of
professional women towards their career path. The
methodology used was of a quantitative approach. The
findings showed that there are many cultural barriers
and recommended some organisational change
approach that could be relevant in addressing the
current problems faced by management in providing
solutions in addressing their diverse workforce,
especially women in leadership positions.