AI Ethics & Compliance Officer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness

Professional development

Performance incentives

Nelspruit office environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking an AI Ethics & Compliance Officer to lead governance, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance for AI initiatives. The role focuses on building robust policies, training, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure responsible AI development and deployment.

The successful candidate will possess strong knowledge of AI technologies, ethics, and data protection regulations, with excellent analytical and communication skills to address complex topics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Ethics, Public Policy, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven experience in compliance, risk management, or related role, preferably within a technology context.
• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and their ethical implications.
• Familiarity with data protection regulations (e.g., POPIA) and emerging AI legislation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI ethics and compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments of AI systems to identify ethical or compliance issues.
• Advise on regulatory requirements related to data privacy, bias, and fairness in AI.
• Collaborate with legal, engineering, and product teams to ensure ethical AI development and deployment.
• Develop and deliver training programs on AI ethics and compliance for employees.

Skills

AI ethics

Compliance

Risk management

Data privacy

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law/Ethics/Public Policy/CS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated AI Ethics & Compliance Officer to join their growing organization in Nelspruit . This critical role ensures that all AI initiatives adhere to the highest ethical standards and comply with legal and regulatory requirements. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing robust governance frameworks, conducting risk assessments, and fostering a culture of responsible AI innovation. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of AI technologies, ethical principles, and compliance landscapes, coupled with excellent analytical and communication skills to navigate complex issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive AI ethics and compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments of AI systems to identify potential ethical or compliance issues.
• Advise on regulatory requirements related to data privacy, bias, and fairness in AI.
• Collaborate with legal, engineering, and product teams to ensure ethical AI development and deployment.
• Develop and deliver training programs on AI ethics and compliance for employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Ethics, Public Policy, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in compliance, risk management, or a related role, preferably within a technology context.
• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and their ethical implications.
• Familiarity with data protection regulations (e.g., POPIA) and emerging AI legislation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package and performance incentives.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on responsible AI practices.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Professional development opportunities in a rapidly evolving field.
• Engaging team environment within our Nelspruit office.