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Chief Executives and Managing Directors

Chief Executives and Managing Directors determine, formulate and review the general policy programs and the overall direction of organisations within the framework established by boards of directors and similar governing bodies.

What the job involves

  • Determining objectives, strategies, policies and programs for organisations

  • Providing overall direction and management to organisations

  • Authorising material, human and financial resources to implement organisational policies and programs

  • Monitoring and evaluating performance of organisations against organisational objectives and strategies

  • Consulting with senior subordinate staff and reviewing recommendations and reports

  • Preparing, or arranging for the preparation of, reports, budgets and forecasts and presenting them to governing bodies

  • Representing the organisation at official occasions, in negotiations, at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums, and liaising between areas of responsibility

  • Selecting and approving the selection of senior staff

  • Ensuring the organisation complies with company laws and other relevant legislation