Senior AI Ethics & Governance Lead

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Performance incentives

Study leave

13th cheque

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a seasoned Senior AI Ethics & Governance Lead to establish and champion robust ethical frameworks for their AI initiatives in a hybrid role that blends in-office collaboration with remote work.

You will lead policy development and risk assessments, train AI teams on ethical best practices, monitor systems for bias and safety, and collaborate with legal and technology teams to ensure regulatory compliance and transparent, accountable AI.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, or a related discipline with a strong focus on AI ethics.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, policy development, or a closely related field.
• Comprehensive understanding of AI/ML concepts and their ethical implications.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing AI governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards pertaining to AI.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and complex problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working effectively in a hybrid team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience managing ethical review processes.
• A strong commitment to promoting ethical and trustworthy AI.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee the company's AI ethics and governance policies.
• Conduct thorough ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for AI projects.
• Provide expert guidance and training to AI teams on ethical considerations and best practices.
• Monitor AI systems for bias, fairness, and potential societal impacts.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and technology teams to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Stay at the forefront of global AI ethics research, standards, and regulations.
• Develop and execute strategies for communicating the company's commitment to responsible AI.
• Investigate and resolve ethical concerns and dilemmas related to AI.
• Contribute to the design of AI systems that prioritize human values and societal well-being.
• Facilitate cross-functional dialogues on complex AI ethics topics.

Skills

AI ethics

Policy development

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Ethics/Philosophy/Law/CS

Tools

Governance frameworks

Job description

About the Role

Our client, **WhatJobs Direct**, is seeking a seasoned and principled **Senior AI Ethics & Governance Lead** to establish and champion robust ethical frameworks for their AI initiatives. This hybrid role, based in **Upington, Northern Cape**, balances remote work with essential in-office collaboration at our **Upington** location. You will be instrumental in ensuring that all AI development and deployment activities adhere to the highest ethical standards, promoting fairness, accountability, transparency, and safety. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of AI technologies, coupled with extensive expertise in ethical AI principles, policy development, risk management, and regulatory compliance. This is a unique opportunity to lead ethical AI practices in a growing technological landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee the company's AI ethics and governance policies.
• Conduct thorough ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for AI projects.
• Provide expert guidance and training to AI teams on ethical considerations and best practices.
• Monitor AI systems for bias, fairness, and potential societal impacts.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and technology teams to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Stay at the forefront of global AI ethics research, standards, and regulations.
• Develop and execute strategies for communicating the company's commitment to responsible AI.
• Investigate and resolve ethical concerns and dilemmas related to AI.
• Contribute to the design of AI systems that prioritize human values and societal well-being.
• Facilitate cross-functional dialogues on complex AI ethics topics.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, or a related discipline with a strong focus on AI ethics.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, policy development, or a closely related field.
• Comprehensive understanding of AI/ML concepts and their ethical implications.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing AI governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards pertaining to AI.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and complex problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working effectively in a hybrid team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience managing ethical review processes.
• A strong commitment to promoting ethical and trustworthy AI.

Benefits

Join **WhatJobs Direct** in **Upington, Northern Cape**, and receive a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and performance-based incentives. This hybrid role offers a great work-life balance with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. You'll be part of a team dedicated to responsible innovation in AI. Our package includes study leave, access to cutting-edge resources, and a supportive team environment. We also offer a 13th cheque and wellness programs to support our employees. Be a leader in ensuring ethical AI practices within our organization.