Self-perceived employability among undergraduate students at a South African university
SA Journal of Human Resource Management
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Self-perceived employability among undergraduate students at a South African university | |
| Creator | Botha, Doret | |
| Description | Orientation: South Africa has been suffering from persistently high levels of unemployment since 2008. The youth is regarded as the most at-risk group in the South African labour market and unemployment amongst the youth is considered one of the most critical socio-economic problems in South Africa. Increasing one’s employability is essential to securing employment and enhancing one’s well-being.Research purpose: This study aimed to explore the self-perceived employability of undergraduate students at a South African university.Motivation for the study: Currently, there is a scarcity of published research on the self-perceived employability amongst undergraduate students at higher education institutions in South Africa.Research approach/design and method: The study was conducted within a positivistic research paradigm. A quantitative-based cross-sectional survey design was used. Convenience sampling was used to select the students who were included in the survey. Data were collected through a web-based survey, using a standardised coded questionnaire that consisted of a five-point Likert-type scale.Main findings: The results indicated that the respondents were relatively confident about their internal employability, but they were less confident about their opportunities in the external labour market.Practical/managerial implications: Understanding one’s employability and the accompanied issues creates awareness of one’s potential, skills and knowledge to become a successful citizen and employee.Contribution/value-add: The study shed light on the self-perceived employability of undergraduate students at a South African university and consequently contributes to the existing literature on employability in the South African context. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2021-11-08 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/sajhrm.v19i0.1685 | |
| Source | SA Journal of Human Resource Management; Vol 19 (2021); 11 pages 2071-078X 1683-7584 | |
| Language | eng | |
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