AI Ethics & Governance Leader (Sandton)

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonuses

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Ethics and Governance Lead to establish robust ethical frameworks and governance for AI initiatives at our Sandton headquarters. You will guide policy, risk assessment, and training across the organization to ensure responsible AI development and deployment.

You will lead cross-functional teams, monitor global ethics regulations, and engage stakeholders to promote ethical innovation in AI while aligning with societal expectations and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a relevant field with focus on technology ethics or AI governance.
• 6+ years in AI ethics, responsible AI, technology policy or related fields.
• Deep knowledge of AI technologies and their ethical implications.
• Proven experience developing ethical frameworks and governance structures.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory landscapes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience in training and capacity building is a plus.
• Ability to lead and collaborate in Sandton, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AI ethics policies, principles, and guidelines.
• Establish an AI governance framework for compliance and accountability.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for AI projects.
• Advise AI development teams, business units, and leadership on ethical considerations.
• Monitor evolving AI ethics regulations, standards, and societal trends globally.
• Design and deliver training programs on AI ethics and responsible AI practices.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration on AI ethics initiatives.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders on AI ethics and governance matters.
• Champion a culture of responsible AI development and deployment.
• Oversee mechanisms for addressing ethical concerns and grievances related to AI systems.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Strategic planning

Training & capacity building

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory understanding

Education

Master's or PhD in Law / Ethics / Public Policy / Philosophy / Computer Science

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an AI Ethics and Governance Lead to establish robust ethical frameworks and governance for AI initiatives at our Sandton headquarters. You will guide policy, risk assessment, and training across the organization to ensure responsible AI development and deployment.

You will lead cross-functional teams, monitor global ethics regulations, and engage stakeholders to promote ethical innovation in AI while aligning with societal expectations and regulatory requirements.