Job satisfaction and organisational commitment amongst primary school educators in rural areas : the case of Kagisano Molopo Area Office

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between job satisfaction and organisational commitment. The study also serves as an evaluative and descriptive tool towards the relationship between job satisfaction and organisational commitment amongst educators in rural areas of the Kagisano Molopo Area Office. The study is aimed to assist the district and provincial management to understand issues that contribute to job dissatisfaction amongst educators in rural schools. It further suggests the application of the components of organisational commitment for developing a healthy culture in schools to achieve educational goals. Key words: Job satisfaction, organisational commitment and primary school educators.