Senior AI Ethics & Governance Leader

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Collaborative environment

Professional development

Impactful AI

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a Senior AI Ethics and Governance Specialist to establish and lead responsible AI initiatives. You will develop policies, frameworks, and guidelines to ensure AI systems are developed and deployed ethically, fairly, and transparently.

You will collaborate with legal, engineering, and product teams to embed ethical principles into the AI lifecycle, monitor regulatory changes, provide training, and guide cross-functional teams toward responsible innovation.

Qualifications

• Policy development and governance experience.
• Experience conducting risk assessments for AI.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI ethics policies, principles, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for AI projects.
• Provide guidance and training on responsible AI development.
• Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends in AI ethics and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with legal, policy, and engineering teams to promote fairness and transparency in AI.

Education

Advanced degree in Law, Ethics, Public Policy, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a Senior AI Ethics and Governance Specialist to establish and lead responsible AI initiatives. You will develop policies, frameworks, and guidelines to ensure AI systems are developed and deployed ethically, fairly, and transparently.

You will collaborate with legal, engineering, and product teams to embed ethical principles into the AI lifecycle, monitor regulatory changes, provide training, and guide cross-functional teams toward responsible innovation.