Senior AI Ethics & Governance Leader

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & dental

Retirement planning

Generous leave

Learning opportunities

Conferences/workshops

Inclusive culture

High impact role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead AI Ethics & Governance Specialist to shape and implement our ethical AI framework from our George, Western Cape office. You will champion responsible AI across the organization and align development with societal values and regulatory expectations.

You will develop policies, conduct risk assessments, train staff, and collaborate with product, legal, and compliance teams to embed ethics into the AI lifecycle, monitor global standards, and advise leadership on

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD with focus on AI ethics.
• ≥5 years in ethics, policy or governance; ≥2 years in AI ethics.
• Strong understanding of ML and AI ethics.
• Knowledge of GDPR, AI Act proposals.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AI ethics policies and guidelines.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI projects.
• Collaborate with development, product, legal, and compliance teams.
• Provide training on AI ethics and responsible innovation.
• Monitor regulatory landscapes and industry standards globally.
• Facilitate discussions and workshops on AI ethics.
• Advise leadership on strategic AI ethics decisions.
• Develop accountability and transparency frameworks for AI systems.

Skills

AI ethics

Policy development

Governance

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Ethics/Related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead AI Ethics & Governance Specialist to shape and implement our ethical AI framework from our George, Western Cape office. You will champion responsible AI across the organization and align development with societal values and regulatory expectations.

You will develop policies, conduct risk assessments, train staff, and collaborate with product, legal, and compliance teams to embed ethics into the AI lifecycle, monitor global standards, and advise leadership on