Senior AI Ethics & Governance Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Medical aid

Pension fund contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development (conferences,

workshops)

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Lead AI Ethics and Governance Specialist to establish a rigorous ethical framework for AI across development and deployment. You will drive policies and engage researchers, engineers, legal, and management to align practices with responsible AI principles.

You will monitor bias and transparency, lead governance reporting to senior leadership, and stay abreast of evolving standards while guiding cross-functional teams in a dynamic tech landscape.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant field with a strong focus on AI ethics.
• 5+ years of experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, or technology governance.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies and societal implications.
• Experience developing and implementing ethical frameworks and policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive AI ethics and governance strategy.
• Create policies and guidelines for responsible AI development and deployment.
• Conduct ethical impact assessments for new AI projects and products.
• Advise development teams on ethical considerations and best practices.
• Monitor and audit AI systems for bias, fairness, and transparency issues.
• Develop training programs on AI ethics for employees.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Stay updated on global AI ethics regulations and industry standards.
• Engage with external stakeholders on AI ethics matters.
• Report on AI governance metrics and progress to senior leadership.

Skills

AI ethics

Governance framework

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Research ability

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Ethics/Law/Philosophy/CS or related (AI ethics focus)

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Lead AI Ethics and Governance Specialist to establish a rigorous ethical framework for AI across development and deployment. You will drive policies and engage researchers, engineers, legal, and management to align practices with responsible AI principles.

You will monitor bias and transparency, lead governance reporting to senior leadership, and stay abreast of evolving standards while guiding cross-functional teams in a dynamic tech landscape.