The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between leader empowerment behaviour, job satisfaction and organisational commitment for employees in selected organisations in South Africa. A cross-sectional survey design with a random sample (N = 209) was used. The Leader Empowering Behaviour Questionnaire (LEBQ), Revised Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) and Organisational Commitment Questionnaire (OCQ) were administered. The scales showed acceptable internal consistencies. Statistically significant relationships were found between leader empowering behaviour, job satisfaction and organisational commitment. Structural equation modelling indicated that leader empowerment behaviour predicted job satisfaction, which, in turn, predicted organisational commitment.