AI Ethics & Governance Specialist — Hybrid Role

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Hybrid work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg presents an opportunity for an AI Ethics & Governance Specialist to join our client in the AI and emerging technologies sector. You will develop and implement robust ethical frameworks, conduct risk assessments, and advise development teams to promote fairness, transparency, and accountability across AI systems.

The role is hybrid with collaboration across legal, compliance and engineering teams, ensuring alignment with evolving AI regulations and best practices while

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Ethics, Philosophy, Law or CS with AI focus.
• Demonstrated understanding of AI/ML principles.
• Proven experience in developing ethical frameworks or guidelines.
• Knowledge of AI bias, fairness, accountability, transparency, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain AI ethics policies and guidelines.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI projects.
• Advise teams on bias detection, fairness metrics and governance.
• Monitor AI systems for ethical issues and unintended consequences.
• Stay informed about global AI regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance and engineering teams.
• Deliver training on AI ethics and responsible AI practices.
• Engage with external stakeholders on AI ethics topics.
• Contribute to explainable AI governance.

Skills

Ethics in AI

AI/ML understanding

Analytical thinking

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Independent work

Risk management

Education

Master's or PhD in Ethics/AI-related field

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg presents an opportunity for an AI Ethics & Governance Specialist to join our client in the AI and emerging technologies sector. You will develop and implement robust ethical frameworks, conduct risk assessments, and advise development teams to promote fairness, transparency, and accountability across AI systems.

The role is hybrid with collaboration across legal, compliance and engineering teams, ensuring alignment with evolving AI regulations and best practices while