Educator Supply and Demand in the South African Public Education System: Integrated ReportThe Human Sciences Research Council-led consortium set out to explore the phenomenon of educator attrition and to understand the reasons why educators may be leaving the profession. This publication integrates all the findings on the factors determining educator supply and demand in South African public education system. |
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Page 50 - The literature shows that the decision to leave a job is preceded by a complex psychological process during which employees evaluate their current situation and their chances of finding alternative employment. Turnover is affected by a mixture of push and pull factors, although the availability and the quality of other job opportunities also play an important role. The majority of educators who thought about leaving their current positions indicated that they would be attracted by job opportunities...
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