Lead AI Ethics & Governance Strategist

Placements24

Kempton Park

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Lead AI Ethicist and Governance Specialist to establish and oversee ethical guidelines for AI development. You will drive governance frameworks, mitigate risks, and ensure responsible AI deployment from Tembisa, Gauteng.

You will collaborate with legal, compliance and engineering teams, lead ethical review processes, and guide senior leadership on ethics best practices. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

Advanced degree in a field related to ethics and technology.
Minimum 5 years of experience in AI ethics, governance or related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of AI/ML principles, capabilities, and limitations.
Experience developing and implementing ethical frameworks and risk assessment methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain AI ethics policies and governance frameworks.
Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI projects, identifying biases and societal impact.
Provide guidance and training on AI ethics principles to teams and leadership.
Collaborate with legal, compliance and engineering to ensure regulatory adherence.
Monitor ethical performance of deployed AI systems and recommend adjustments.
Stay informed on global AI ethics trends, regulations and research.
Engage with external stakeholders on AI ethics matters.
Facilitate ethical review boards and decision-making for sensitive AI applications.