Leadership Competency Mapping for Public Sector Professionals : A Readiness Profiling Framework for Sarawak Civil Service

This study proposes a structured leadership competency mapping framework tailored for Sarawak civil service professionals, focusing on readiness profiling across officer grades. The research identifies key leadership competencies and categorizes them into four domains: Self, Organization, National & International, and Relationship & Diplomatic Engagement. Employing a multi-method qualitative approach—including a literature review, stakeholder consultations, focus group discussions, and document analysis—the study develops a competency framework aligned with the roles and responsibilities of civil servants from Grades 9 to 14. Findings reveal a progressive competency development structure, emphasizing the need for systematic leadership training, career progression planning, and targeted competency assessments to enhance governance effectiveness. The study underscores the importance of adaptive leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic alignment in public sector leadership. By implementing this competency framework, the Sarawak civil service can strengthen leadership readiness, improve policy execution, and align with global best practices in public administration. Keywords: Competency Mapping, Leadership Development, Public Sector, Readiness Profiling, Civil Service, Sarawak