Senior AI Ethics & Compliance Officer

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a Senior AI Ethics & Compliance Officer to drive governance, risk assessment, and regulatory alignment across AI products and services.

You will partner with legal, policy, and engineering teams to embed fairness, transparency, and accountability, deliver training, and address ethics breaches.

This role offers the chance to shape responsible AI in a growing market with a competitive package and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years in AI ethics, technology compliance or risk management.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML societal implications and governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee AI ethics and compliance policies.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI systems.
• Advise product and engineering teams on mitigating bias and promoting transparency.
• Monitor regulatory landscapes and industry best practices for AI.
• Develop and deliver AI ethics training programs.
• Collaborate with legal, policy, and engineering teams on guidelines.
• Investigate ethical breaches or compliance issues.
• Contribute to AI governance frameworks and documentation.
• Represent the company in AI ethics discussions and responsible innovation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree or PhD

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent technology firm committed to responsible AI development, is seeking a Senior AI Ethics & Compliance Officer to join their dedicated team in Soweto, Gauteng . This critical role will focus on ensuring that all AI products and services developed and deployed by the company adhere to the highest ethical standards and comply with relevant regulations. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining robust governance frameworks, conducting impact assessments, and advising development teams on best practices for fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI. This is an opportunity to significantly influence the ethical trajectory of AI technology in a growing market. Join our client in Soweto, Gauteng and be a champion for trustworthy AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee AI ethics and compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct thorough ethical risk assessments for new and existing AI systems.
• Advise product and engineering teams on mitigating bias, ensuring fairness, and promoting transparency in AI algorithms.
• Monitor regulatory landscapes and industry best practices related to AI ethics and compliance.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on AI ethics and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with legal, policy, and engineering teams to ensure alignment on ethical guidelines.
• Investigate and address potential ethical breaches or compliance issues.
• Contribute to the development of AI governance frameworks and documentation.
• Represent the company in discussions related to AI ethics and responsible innovation.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Law, Ethics, Public Policy, Computer Science (with AI ethics focus), or Social Sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in AI ethics, technology compliance, risk management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and their societal implications.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks or policies.
• Knowledge of ethical principles concerning AI, including fairness, accountability, transparency, and privacy.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in a technology company or consulting environment is preferred.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory and ethical challenges.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package, with an annual remuneration of R , alongside comprehensive health benefits, retirement planning support, and performance-based incentives. This role in Soweto, Gauteng provides a unique chance to contribute to the responsible advancement of AI. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional development, access to industry conferences, and a supportive work environment that values ethical considerations. Our client is dedicated to fostering a culture of integrity and innovation.