AI Ethicist & Governance Specialist

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge AI projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an AI Ethicist & Governance Specialist to establish responsible AI practices in Centurion. You will develop frameworks, policies, and guidelines to ensure ethical, transparent, and fair AI systems, collaborating with legal, engineering, product, and research teams to embed ethics across the lifecycle.

You will lead ethical risk assessments, advise on bias mitigation, stay updated on regulations, and drive training programs to foster an accountable AI culture within the

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Law, Philosophy, Public Policy, Computer Science, or a related field with a specialization in ethics or technology.
• Demonstrated experience in ethical AI, technology policy, or corporate governance.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, capabilities, and potential societal impacts.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive AI ethics policies and governance frameworks.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for new AI projects and deployments.
• Advise product and engineering teams on ethical considerations, bias mitigation, and fairness in AI systems.
• Stay abreast of evolving global regulations and best practices in AI ethics and governance.
• Facilitate training and awareness programs on responsible AI development and deployment across the organization.

Skills

Ethics in AI

Policy analysis

Stakeholder influence

Risk assessment

Education

Advanced degree in Law/Philosophy/Public Policy/CS with ethics specialization

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a principled and analytical AI Ethicist & Governance Specialist to establish and oversee responsible AI practices within their organization, located in Centurion . In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing frameworks, policies, and guidelines to ensure that AI systems are developed and deployed ethically, transparently, and with a focus on fairness and accountability. You will work closely with legal, engineering, product, and research teams to embed ethical considerations throughout the AI lifecycle. This is a unique opportunity to shape the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence and build trust with stakeholders, ensuring our client leads not only in innovation but also in ethical AI deployment within the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive AI ethics policies and governance frameworks.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for new AI projects and deployments.
• Advise product and engineering teams on ethical considerations, bias mitigation, and fairness in AI systems.
• Stay abreast of evolving global regulations and best practices in AI ethics and governance.
• Facilitate training and awareness programs on responsible AI development and deployment across the organization.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Law, Philosophy, Public Policy, Computer Science, or a related field with a specialization in ethics or technology.
• Demonstrated experience in ethical AI, technology policy, or corporate governance.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, capabilities, and potential societal impacts.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the ethical future of AI at a leading organization.
• Exposure to a wide range of AI initiatives and cutting-edge technologies.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning in the field of AI ethics.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment located in Centurion .