PENGARUH SISTEM REWARD DAN TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP TERHADAP TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI MELALUI KOMPETENSI PADA KANTOR BALAI BESAR KARANTINA HEWAN, IKAN DAN TUMBUHAN DI SULAWESI SELATAN

R. Sekar Kencana Gandawidura (STIM-LPI Makassar)
Andi Nur Yadin (STIM-LPI Makassar)
Yusram Adi (STIM-LPI Makassar)
Andi Irfan (STIM-LPI Makassar)

JURNAL LENTERA BISNIS
Vol. 15 No. 3 (2026): JURNAL LENTERA BISNIS, SEPTEMBER 2026

This study aims to analyze the influence of reward systems and transformational leadership on competence; to analyze the influence of reward systems, transformational leadership, and competence on employee performance; and to analyze the influence of reward systems and transformational leadership on employee performance mediated by competence. The study employs a quantitative approach with a sample of 71 employee respondents. Data collection was conducted via questionnaires, and data analysis was performed using path analysis. The results indicate that reward systems have a positive and significant influence on employee competence. Transformational leadership has a positive and significant influence on competence. Reward systems have a positive and significant influence on employee performance. Transformational leadership has a positive and significant influence on employee performance. Competence has a positive and significant influence on employee performance. Competence mediates the influence of reward systems on employee performance. Competence mediates the influence of transformational leadership on employee performance at the Animal, Fish, and Plant Quarantine Center in South Sulawesi.