Global Journal of Business Management

Global Journal of Business Management ISSN 6731-4538 Vol. 2 (4), pp. 001-010, April, 2008. © International Scholars Journals

Full Length Research Paper

Factors affecting job satisfaction among academic professionals in tertiary institutions in Zimbabwe

P. Chimanikire¹, E. Mutandwa², C. T. Gadzirayi³, N. Muzondo⁴ and B. Mutandwa⁵

¹Accountant, Bindura University of Science Education, Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Agriculture, Bindura University of Science Education, P. Bag 1020, Bindura, Zimbabwe, Africa.

^2,3Lecturers, Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Agriculture, Bindura University of Science Education, P. Bag 1020, Bindura, Zimbabwe, Africa.

⁴Lecturer, Department of Business Studies, Faculty of Commerce, University of Zimbabwe, P. O. Box MP 167, Mt Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe.

⁵Department of Environmental Research, LOVENGO, PO Box DV4168, Mutare, Zimbabwe.

Accepted 15 September, 2007

Abstract

The broad objective of this study was to determine factors affecting job satisfaction among academic professionals in tertiary institutions of Zimbabwe against the backdrop of high brain drain in the sector. A total of eighty respondents were selected randomly from departmental lists and interviewed using structured questionnaires. Key informants such as administration personnel were also interviewed using semi-structured schedules. The results of the study showed that a greater proportion of the academic staff was not satisfied with their jobs. Reasons for dissatisfaction include high volume of work, inadequate salaries, allowances, loans to facilities purchase of housing stands and cars. There is need to craft a responsive incentive package that addresses the concerns of academic staff on issues related to job satisfaction and thus stave off international migration to other countries.

Key words: Job satisfaction, academic staff, migration, Universities, Zimbabwe.