<![CDATA[Purpose – This study aims to analyze the effects of self-efficacy and person-job fit on employee performance, with job satisfaction as a mediating variable among permanent employees of Perum Jasa Tirta I Malang City. The research seeks to examine how individual confidence, job compatibility, and satisfaction contribute to improving employee performance. Design/Methodology/Approach – This study employs a quantitative research approach using a survey method. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 98 permanent employees from a total population of 107 employees at Perum Jasa Tirta I Malang City. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) to examine direct and indirect relationships among the variables. Findings – The findings indicate that self-efficacy and person-job fit have positive and significant effects on employee performance. Furthermore, job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. The mediation analysis shows that job satisfaction does not mediate the relationship between self-efficacy and employee performance. However, job satisfaction significantly mediates the relationship between person-job fit and employee performance. These results indicate that alignment between employees and their jobs contributes to higher satisfaction, which subsequently improves performance. Originality/Value – This study contributes to human resource management literature by examining the distinct mediating role of job satisfaction in explaining the relationships between self-efficacy, person-job fit, and employee performance. The findings provide practical implications for organizations in improving employee performance through strengthening employee confidence, enhancing job compatibility, and fostering job satisfaction.]]>
