AI Ethics Leader — Governance & Responsible AI

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave

Professional development

Sandton office facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks an AI Ethics Officer to drive responsible AI governance, policies, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations and ethical standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's (Master's preferred) in ethics, law, or tech, 3+ years in ethics/compliance, and strong communication to collaborate with legal, data science, and engineering teams. Training staff on AI ethics is also expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field; Master's preferred.
• 3+ years in ethics, compliance, risk management, or related field with technology/AI focus.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and their ethical implications.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards governing AI and data privacy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI ethics policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Conduct ethical impact assessments and reviews for AI projects.
• Monitor adherence to ethical standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, data science, and engineering teams on ethical concerns.
• Provide guidance and training on AI ethics to employees.
• Stay updated on trends, challenges, and governance in AI ethics.

Skills

AI ethics

Compliance

Risk management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ethics / Law / Philosophy / CS (or related)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton seeks an AI Ethics Officer to drive responsible AI governance, policies, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations and ethical standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's (Master's preferred) in ethics, law, or tech, 3+ years in ethics/compliance, and strong communication to collaborate with legal, data science, and engineering teams. Training staff on AI ethics is also expected.