Hybrid AI Ethics & Governance Specialist

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Leave allowance

Professional development

Hybrid work

Ethical innovation culture

Team impact

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is seeking an AI Ethics and Governance Specialist to shape policies, assess ethical risk, and ensure responsible AI deployment across the organization. You will work with researchers, product managers, legal teams, and regulators in a hybrid role that combines in-person collaboration with flexible remote work, driving fair, transparent and society-beneficial AI.

This role offers opportunities for professional development and exposure to cutting-edge AI

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD focused on AI ethics.
• Experience in policy development or regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Familiarity with GDPR/POPIA advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI ethics policies and frameworks.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with AI regulations and standards.
• Advise on fairness, transparency, accountability, and privacy.
• Lead training on AI ethics for employees.
• Engage regulators and academic institutions on ethics issues.
• Investigate ethical concerns regarding AI products.
• Contribute to responsible AI product roadmaps.
• Stay updated on governance trends and best practices.

Skills

AI ethics

Policy development

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

MSc/PhD AI ethics

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is seeking an AI Ethics and Governance Specialist to shape policies, assess ethical risk, and ensure responsible AI deployment across the organization. You will work with researchers, product managers, legal teams, and regulators in a hybrid role that combines in-person collaboration with flexible remote work, driving fair, transparent and society-beneficial AI.

This role offers opportunities for professional development and exposure to cutting-edge AI