AI Ethics & Governance Lead — Shape Responsible AI

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

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