Creating an Organisational Culture Conducive to the Achievement of SDG5 in South African Municipalities

Equality was introduced to South Africa in 1994 with the first democratic election. However, almost 30 years later, South African municipalities are still struggling to attain gender equality despite numerous laws, regulations, and frameworks. The challenges hindering gender equality are cemented in the patriarchal culture of many societies, in this study the focus is on South African society, which has a significant impact on the workplace. The objective of the research was “to offer practical actions that are required by the South African municipalities to effectively implement gender equality”. The qualitative research method was used with data collected through an analysis of relevant literature and documents. Information was analysed with conceptual analysis. The research resulted in a Framework for Gender Equality in South African Municipalities (GEFSAM). The essence of the framework is found in the changes required in municipal workplaces to achieve gender equality. This article focuses on the process required to address the organisational culture of municipalities with the purpose to create organisational cultures that are conducive to the achievement of sustainable development goal 5 (SDG5).