General:

Plans, administers and reviews the major functions of industrial, commercial and government organisations either independently or through subordinate executives.

Tasks Include:

• directs the policy and operations of a company, authority or institution for the achievement of policy objectives, increased profit and market control
• determines organisation objectives, policies and programs and sets standards and targets
• appraises the activities of institutions according to strategies and objectives, and monitors and evaluates performance
• provides overall direction and management of enterprises, including personnel, technological resources and assets
• consults with subordinate staff and reviews recommendations and reports
• prepares or arranges the preparation of reports, budgets and forecasts and presents them to governing bodies
• ensures the security and development of assets and resources
• represents organisations in negotiations, at conventions, seminars and official occasions, and liaises between areas of responsibility and with other organisations
• selects or approves the selection of senior staff
• authorises funds to implement policies and programs
• may undertake responsibility for some or all of accounting, sales, marketing, personnel and other specialist operations in smaller establishments