AI Governance Specialist

Communicate Finance; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance requires an AI Governance Specialist to establish governance standards guiding responsible AI development and deployment. You will collaborate with technology, legal, risk, compliance and business teams to assess risks, establish controls, and ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical requirements.

You will play a critical role in enabling organisations to scale AI responsibly and sustainably, bridging technical and non-technical stakeholders while maintaining rigorous

Qualifications

• Must be able to establish governance standards for responsible development and deployment of AI solutions.
• Collaborate with technology, legal, risk, compliance and business teams to assess risks and controls.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical requirements in AI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Establish governance standards for responsible AI development and deployment.
• Collaborate with technology, legal, risk, compliance and business teams to assess risks and establish controls.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical requirements for AI initiatives.
• Enable organisations to scale AI responsibly and sustainably.

Skills

AI Governance

Data Governance

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Privacy & Compliance

Policy Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication with non-technical

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field

AI Governance/Compliance certifications

Data Governance certifications

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Job Description

As an AI Governance Specialist, you will be responsible for establishing governance standards that guide the responsible development and deployment of AI solutions. You will collaborate with technology, legal, risk, compliance, and business teams to assess risks, establish controls, and ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical requirements. This role plays a critical part in enabling organisations to scale AI responsibly and sustainably.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in AI Governance, Data Governance, Risk, Compliance, or related disciplines
• Strong understanding of AI and Machine Learning concepts
• Knowledge of responsible AI principles and governance frameworks
• Experience conducting risk assessments and control evaluations
• Understanding of privacy, regulatory, and compliance requirements
• Policy development and governance framework experience
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Data Science, Law, Risk Management, Compliance, or related field
• AI Governance, Risk Management, or Compliance certifications advantageous
• Data Governance certifications beneficial
• Postgraduate qualification advantageous