The study examined personal and job characteristics and the socio-economic status of
farm workers in the Mafikeng area, North West province, South Africa. A simple random
sampling technique was used to select I 00 farm workers to be interviewed. A structured
questionnaire was developed based on the study objectives and related literature to collect
data which were analysed using frequency count, percentages and multiple regression
analysis. The results show that the majority of farm workers fall between 20-30 years age
group with males dominating and most have gone through primary education. The mean
salary of most of the farm workers per month was R I 250.00. Medical aids, Sectoral
determination and Labour unions were non-existent in different farm s. In terms of
possession of material s, 79% of the farm workers have chickens while 64% have dogs.
92% have radio, 93% have beds, 89% have tables and 59% have electric stoves. Also,
82%have cell phones while 78% have boots and rain coats each.
The findings have impIications for the level of socio-economic status of the farm workers
and the need to improve on their livelihoods. / Thesis (MBA) North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, 2011
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:nwu/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/15812 |
| Date | January 2011 |
| Creators | Silolo, Motlogelwa Doctor |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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