AI Ethics and Governance Lead

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership opportunity

Collaborative environment in Soweto

Professional development

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Ethics and Governance Lead in Soweto to establish robust ethical frameworks for AI development and deployment. You will collaborate with legal, compliance, engineering, and data science teams to embed ethical considerations across the AI lifecycle.

The role requires proactive leadership, strong understanding of AI's societal impact, and a commitment to building trust and accountability in AI systems, with a focus on responsible technology in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Law, Ethics, Public Policy, Computer Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, data governance, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and their ethical implications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive AI ethics and governance policies and procedures.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and audits for AI systems, identifying and mitigating bias and fairness concerns.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to relevant regulations and standards.
• Provide training and guidance on AI ethics and responsible AI practices to relevant teams.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders on AI ethics matters.
• Monitor industry best practices and emerging trends in AI ethics and governance.

Skills

AI ethics

Data governance

Cross-functional teamwork

Regulatory awareness

Education

Advanced degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated AI Ethics and Governance Lead to establish and manage robust ethical frameworks for AI development and deployment in Soweto . This role is crucial for ensuring that our AI initiatives are developed and used responsibly, aligning with societal values and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate closely with legal, compliance, engineering, and data science teams to embed ethical considerations into every stage of the AI lifecycle. We are looking for a proactive leader with a deep understanding of AI's societal impact and a strong commitment to building trust and accountability in AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive AI ethics and governance policies and procedures.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and audits for AI systems, identifying and mitigating bias and fairness concerns.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to relevant regulations and standards.
• Provide training and guidance on AI ethics and responsible AI practices to relevant teams.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders on AI ethics matters.
• Monitor industry best practices and emerging trends in AI ethics and governance.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Law, Ethics, Public Policy, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, data governance, or related areas.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and their potential ethical implications.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to develop and implement practical policies and frameworks.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead and shape AI ethics initiatives.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment in Soweto .
• Professional development and training in cutting-edge AI ethics topics.
• Work on impactful projects that promote responsible technology development.