Responsible AI Governance & Risk Specialist

Communicate Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment in Cape Town seeks a governance professional to lead AI governance programs and align with regulatory standards. You will assess risks, collaborate with legal, risk, data, and technology teams, and embed responsible AI practices across projects.

The role focuses on transparency, fairness, and accountability, guiding governance for AI initiatives and enabling compliant, ethical deployment within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in AI Governance, Risk, Compliance, Data Governance, or Information Security.
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts and model lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and risk management principles.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders across business and technology teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and policy development skills.
• Familiarity with responsible AI principles, model risk management, and data privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI governance frameworks, policies, and standards
• Assess AI and machine learning risks across models, data, and processes
• Support compliance with emerging AI regulations and industry standards
• Establish controls for AI ethics, transparency, fairness, and accountability
• Collaborate with data, technology, legal, risk, and business teams
• Conduct AI impact assessments and risk reviews
• Monitor AI systems for compliance, performance, and governance adherence
• Drive responsible AI adoption across the organisation

Skills

AI governance

Risk management

Data governance

Information security

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Communicate Recruitment in Cape Town seeks a governance professional to lead AI governance programs and align with regulatory standards. You will assess risks, collaborate with legal, risk, data, and technology teams, and embed responsible AI practices across projects.

The role focuses on transparency, fairness, and accountability, guiding governance for AI initiatives and enabling compliant, ethical deployment within the organisation.