Department Head (Ministries and Agencies)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
Serves as the head of a department (division) in ministries and agencies, overseeing policy planning, coordination, and internal operations as a managerial position.
Description
Department Head (Ministries and Agencies) is a senior managerial position that oversees each department in central government ministries. They analyze and plan policy issues, interpret and apply laws and regulations, prepare budgets, manage personnel, and guide and supervise section chiefs and deputy directors within the department. They coordinate and negotiate with other ministries and external organizations to implement policies, and take responsibility for decision-making and overall organizational operations.
Future Outlook
With administrative reforms and DX promotion, the role of department heads will increase in importance, but the number of positions is limited, intensifying competition.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Good at coordination / Has leadership / Honest / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
National Public Service Comprehensive Job Recruitment → Assistant Section Chief → Section Chief → Deputy Director → Department Head → Director-General → Vice-Minister
Required Skills
Budget Management / Legal Interpretation / Negotiation and Coordination / Personnel and Labor Management / Policy Planning and Analysis / Project Management
Recommended Skills
English (Document Creation and Reading) / Leadership / Project Management Tools / Public Policy Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To organize complex policy issues and logically derive solutions. |
| Communication Skills | To coordinate and negotiate with diverse stakeholders. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Leadership is required to formulate department policies and lead the organization. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To respond to changes in laws and policy issues and update specialized knowledge. |
| Planning & Organization | To lead planning and coordination for policy planning and department operations. |
| Problem Solving | To resolve policy issues and internal department problems and put them into action. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to withstand significant pressure as the person responsible for important policies. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- National Public Service Comprehensive Job Exam
Aliases
- Central Ministry Department Head
- Ministry Department Head
Related Jobs
- Deputy Director
- Director-General
- Section Chief