Ai Ethics Lead

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Ethics Lead to guide responsible AI development and deployment in Mahikeng. The role focuses on building and enforcing ethics frameworks, governance structures, and policies to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability across AI initiatives.

You will educate internal teams on ethical considerations, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with regulators and academia to advance trustworthy AI within the organization and broader society.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on AI ethics.
• 7+ years of experience in ethics, responsible innovation, or technology policy, with significant exposure to AI/ML.

Responsibilities

• Develop and champion the organization's AI ethics strategy, policies, and best practices.
• Lead ethical reviews and risk assessments for AI projects, identifying potential biases and unintended consequences.
• Establish governance mechanisms for AI systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Educate and advise internal teams (engineering, product, legal) on AI ethics principles and considerations.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including regulators and academic institutions, on AI ethics matters.

Skills

AI ethics

Governance

Policy reviews

AI/ML ethics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in AI ethics

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced AI Ethics Lead to guide the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies in Mahikeng. This pivotal role ensures that all AI initiatives adhere to the highest ethical standards, promoting fairness, accountability, and transparency. You will be responsible for establishing and implementing comprehensive AI ethics frameworks, policies, and governance structures. This is a significant opportunity to shape the ethical trajectory of AI within the organization and contribute to building trustworthy AI systems that benefit society.

About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced AI Ethics Lead to guide the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies in Mahikeng. This pivotal role ensures that all AI initiatives adhere to the highest ethical standards, promoting fairness, accountability, and transparency. You will be responsible for establishing and implementing comprehensive AI ethics frameworks, policies, and governance structures. This is a significant opportunity to shape the ethical trajectory of AI within the organization and contribute to building trustworthy AI systems that benefit society.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and champion the organization's AI ethics strategy, policies, and best practices.
• Lead ethical reviews and risk assessments for AI projects, identifying potential biases and unintended consequences.
• Establish governance mechanisms for AI systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Educate and advise internal teams (engineering, product, legal) on AI ethics principles and considerations.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including regulators and academic institutions, on AI ethics matters.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on AI ethics.
• 7+ years of experience in ethics, responsible innovation, or technology policy, with significant exposure to AI/ML.
• Deep understanding of ethical challenges in AI, including bias, fairness, privacy, and transparency.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks and conducting impact assessments.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Benefits

• Highly attractive salary and executive-level benefits package.
• Lead impactful AI ethics initiatives from a strategic position in