Lead, Responsible AI Ethics & Governance (Remote)

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a visionary Lead AI Ethics and Governance Specialist to guide responsible AI development and policy. Based in SA, you will establish ethical frameworks, conduct impact assessments, and mentor teams across research, engineering, legal, and product functions.

You will translate complex ethical concepts into practical guidelines, stay ahead of global AI regulation, and help the company remain a trusted leader in responsible technology.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, CS with AI ethics focus.
• 3+ years of experience in AI ethics or responsible AI.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies and societal impacts.
• Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for policy work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ethical guidelines for AI development and deployment.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and audits for AI systems.
• Advise product and engineering on ethical data usage.
• Stay updated on AI ethics regulations and best practices.
• Contribute to internal and external communications on AI ethics stance.

Skills

AI ethics

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in Ethics/Philosophy/Law/CS with AI focus

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a visionary Lead AI Ethics and Governance Specialist to guide responsible AI development and policy. Based in SA, you will establish ethical frameworks, conduct impact assessments, and mentor teams across research, engineering, legal, and product functions.

You will translate complex ethical concepts into practical guidelines, stay ahead of global AI regulation, and help the company remain a trusted leader in responsible technology.