Chief Executive
What is a Chief Executive?
A chief executive is in charge of the entire company. They are responsible for everything, from the bottom line to developing new products and services. To be a successful chief executive, you need to be confident and assertive and systematic and organised. If you want to become a chief executive, there are some key steps you can take to help get you there:
Know what it takes
One of the most important things about being a chief executive is knowing precisely what your job entails. As a chief executive, you will be responsible for every aspect of your business—from employee performance and customer satisfaction to advertising and marketing. Because this role requires you to wear so many hats, you must know what each hat looks like before you put it on.
To get an idea of your responsibilities as a chief executive, take some time to scope out current positions. Check out top executives in actual companies who have similar interests and qualifications as you do—what are they doing? What kind of work is their team producing? How does that work connect with the advertised purpose of their company or industry?
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Chief Executive Job Description
Chief Executive Job Overview
The duties of a CEO vary by company but generally consist of managing the business, strategic planning, financial oversight, human resources, public relations and communications with shareholders and customers. The CEO also sits on the company's board of directors and may also be involved with other committees.Chief Executive Responsibilities
As the CEO, it's your responsibility to lead the company and be responsible for most of its major decisions. You set the tone and communicate that tone to employees, and you must support the company's overall direction while keeping all employees informed and engaged in the process.
This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, but these are some of the big ones:
- Establish and communicate vision
- Manage internal and external relationships
- Manage day-to-day operations
- Make critical decisions such as acquisitions/divestitures, changes in products or services, etc.
- Formulate and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws
- Report to the board of directors
- Evaluate potential new markets for growth
- Ensure that profits are maximised while maintaining financial integrity
Chief Executive Skills and Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in business management or a related field
- Several years of experience working in an upper-level management position.
- Must possess detailed knowledge of how their company operates at every level and how each department affects overall profitability.
- Have a solid understanding of business law, finance, and operations management.
- Manage large teams of people from vastly different backgrounds with differing skill sets
- Negotiate contracts with vendors while still generating profits for their investors
Skills
Becoming a successful chief executive takes more than just a strong work ethic; it takes dedication and leadership. Several attributes are common in successful executives.
- You must be detail-oriented
- You must have excellent communication skills
- You should be able to see the big picture and the details of what needs to be done to get there
- You must be able to develop leadership qualities in others and inspire them to perform at their best
- You need to be able to make decisions quickly
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Salary: To be discussed at Interview stage
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Personal Assistant & Resourcer to the CEO
Location: Capetown
Salary: R20 000 to R25,000 per month
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18 days ago
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Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
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Personal Assistant to the CEO
Location: Capetown
Salary: 800000
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Location: Cape Town
Salary: Market related
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35 days ago
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Location: Kimberly
Salary:
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