AI Ethics & Governance Lead — Hybrid

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development

Work-life balance

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced AI Ethicist and Governance Specialist to join our team in Klerksdorp. You will guide development and deployment of AI systems with a strong focus on ethics, fairness, transparency, and accountability.

You will work across departments to establish policies, conduct impact assessments, monitor regulatory landscapes, and ensure compliance with evolving AI standards. This role shapes responsible innovation and stakeholder trust.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Ethics or related field with AI focus.
• Proven experience in AI ethics or technology governance.
• Strong understanding of machine learning societal implications.
• Familiarity with AI regulations and standards globally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ethical guidelines and governance frameworks for AI development and deployment.
• Conduct AI ethics impact assessments and risk analyses for new projects.
• Advise on bias, fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI systems.
• Monitor regulatory landscapes and ensure compliance with AI-related laws and standards.
• Develop training materials and conduct workshops on AI ethics for internal teams.
• Collaborate with legal, technical, and business stakeholders to integrate ethical considerations into the AI lifecycle.

Skills

AI ethics

Governance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

Education

Advanced degree in Ethics/Philosophy/Law/Public Policy/CS with AI focus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced AI Ethicist and Governance Specialist to join our team in Klerksdorp. You will guide development and deployment of AI systems with a strong focus on ethics, fairness, transparency, and accountability.

You will work across departments to establish policies, conduct impact assessments, monitor regulatory landscapes, and ensure compliance with evolving AI standards. This role shapes responsible innovation and stakeholder trust.