AI Ethics and Governance Lead

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybride; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary and benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement contributions

Professional development opportunities

Flexible hours and generous leave

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is hiring an AI Ethics and Governance Lead to establish robust governance frameworks for our AI initiatives. This fully remote role allows you to shape ethical AI deployment from anywhere, including regions near Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA, collaborating with R&D, legal, policy, and business units.

You will drive governance, risk assessments, and training programs to ensure AI systems are fair, transparent, and compliant with evolving regulations, while supporting a culture of

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Law, Ethics, Philosophy, Public Policy, Computer Science, or AI.
• Minimum 5 years in governance, risk management, compliance, or policy with AI emphasis.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts, ethics, and legal implications.
• Familiarity with AI regulations and ethical frameworks such as OECD AI Principles.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing corporate governance structures.

Responsabilités

• Develop, implement, and maintain AI governance policies and frameworks.
• Establish ethical guidelines for AI development and usage.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for AI projects.
• Monitor AI systems for bias, fairness, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and engineering teams on ethical challenges.
• Develop and deliver training on AI ethics to internal stakeholders.
• Advise product and engineering teams on ethical AI lifecycle integration.
• Stay updated on global AI regulations, standards, and research.
• Lead discussions and working groups on complex AI ethics topics.
• Prepare reports on AI governance and ethical compliance for leadership.
• Foster a culture of responsible innovation and ethical AI development.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Formation

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is deeply committed to the responsible and ethical development of artificial intelligence. We are seeking an experienced AI Ethics and Governance Lead to establish and champion robust governance frameworks across all our AI initiatives. This fully remote position is ideal for a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of AI principles and a passion for ethical implementation. Working from anywhere, including areas around Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA, you will collaborate with diverse teams, including R&D, legal, policy, and business units, to ensure our AI systems are fair, transparent, accountable, and aligned with societal values. This is a unique opportunity to shape the ethical trajectory of AI within a forward-thinking organization and contribute to building public trust in intelligent technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive AI governance policies and frameworks.


• Establish ethical guidelines and best practices for AI development, deployment, and usage.


• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for AI projects.


• Monitor AI systems for bias, fairness, transparency, and compliance with regulations and internal policies.


• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and engineering teams to address ethical challenges and regulatory requirements.


• Develop and deliver training programs on AI ethics and responsible AI practices to internal stakeholders.


• Advise product and engineering teams on incorporating ethical considerations into the AI lifecycle.


• Stay abreast of global AI regulations, ethical standards, and emerging research in AI ethics.


• Lead discussions and working groups on complex AI ethics topics.


• Prepare reports and presentations on AI governance and ethical compliance for senior leadership.


• Foster a culture of responsible innovation and ethical AI development throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Law, Ethics, Philosophy, Public Policy, Computer Science, or AI.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in governance, risk management, compliance, or policy development, with a significant focus on AI or technology ethics.


• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts and their ethical, societal, and legal implications.


• Familiarity with AI regulations, standards (e.g., NIST AI RMF, OECD AI Principles), and ethical frameworks.


• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.


• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.


• Experience in developing and implementing corporate policies and governance structures.


• Ability to translate complex technical and ethical concepts into actionable guidance.


• Proven ability to work independently and lead initiatives in a remote environment.


• Experience with data privacy and security regulations is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a fully remote work arrangement, providing flexibility and autonomy to work from anywhere, including regions surrounding Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA.


• We provide a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement contributions, and performance bonuses.


• Opportunities for professional development, including conferences, workshops, and advanced training, are readily available.


• You will have a significant impact on shaping the ethical future of AI within a dynamic and innovative company, working alongside leading AI experts.


• We champion a culture of continuous learning and support work-life balance, offering generous leave and flexible working hours.