Hybrid: Senior AI Ethics & Governance Lead

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Career development

Health & wellness

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal AI Ethicist and Governance Lead to establish responsible AI practices, shaping ethical frameworks and governance across the organization in Rustenburg, North West. This senior role drives ethics from research to deployment in a hybrid work model.

You will lead risk assessments, advise teams on bias, fairness, and transparency, and collaborate with legal and compliance to ensure regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, CS with AI ethics focus.
• 7+ years in AI ethics, governance or related field, preferably in tech/research.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, lifecycles.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills to influence diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive AI ethics framework and governance strategy.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for AI projects.
• Guide AI teams on bias mitigation, fairness and transparency.
• Design and oversee AI model auditing, validation and monitoring processes.
• Develop and deliver training on AI ethics principles and responsible development.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and engineering to meet regulatory standards.
• Represent the company in external forums and industry discussions on AI ethics.
• Stay informed on evolving global regulations and societal concerns in AI.

Skills

AI ethics

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Ethical auditing

Education

Advanced degree in Ethics/Policy/CS (AI ethics focus)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal AI Ethicist and Governance Lead to establish responsible AI practices, shaping ethical frameworks and governance across the organization in Rustenburg, North West. This senior role drives ethics from research to deployment in a hybrid work model.

You will lead risk assessments, advise teams on bias, fairness, and transparency, and collaborate with legal and compliance to ensure regulatory alignment.