AI Ethicist and Governance Lead

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive/

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking an AI Ethicist and Governance Lead to establish responsible AI practices within the organization. The role focuses on fair, transparent, accountable, and safe AI deployment, with frameworks, policies, and guidelines to navigate the ethical landscape.

You will collaborate across departments to embed ethical AI principles, addressing regulatory requirements and industry standards, while promoting professional development and responsible innovation.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Philosophy, Law, Ethics, Computer Science with an ethical focus, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, or technology governance.
• Understanding of AI/ML principles, common biases, and societal impacts.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, POPIA) and their application to AI.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience in policy development and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive AI ethics framework and governance strategy.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI projects and provide recommendations for mitigation.
• Advise development teams on ethical considerations, bias detection, and fairness in AI models.
• Create policies and guidelines for responsible data handling and AI system deployment.
• Stay informed about emerging AI regulations, ethical best practices, and industry standards.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on AI ethics and responsible innovation for employees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Policy development

Education

Advanced degree in Philosophy, Law, Ethics, Computer Science with an ethical focus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a thoughtful and principled AI Ethicist and Governance Lead to establish and champion responsible AI practices within their organization, based in Klerksdorp . This role is vital for ensuring that AI systems are developed and deployed in a fair, transparent, accountable, and safe manner. You will develop frameworks, policies, and guidelines to navigate the complex ethical landscape of AI. This position requires a unique blend of expertise in AI technologies, ethical considerations, and regulatory compliance, working collaboratively across various departments to embed ethical AI principles into the core of our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive AI ethics framework and governance strategy.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI projects and provide recommendations for mitigation.
• Advise development teams on ethical considerations, bias detection, and fairness in AI models.
• Create policies and guidelines for responsible data handling and AI system deployment.
• Stay informed about emerging AI regulations, ethical best practices, and industry standards.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on AI ethics and responsible innovation for employees.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Philosophy, Law, Ethics, Computer Science with an ethical focus, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, or technology governance.
• Understanding of AI/ML principles, common biases, and potential societal impacts.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, POPIA) and their application to AI.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience in policy development and implementation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the ethical future of AI within a leading organization.
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge AI research.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment in Klerksdorp .
• Contribute to building trustworthy and beneficial AI systems.