Senior AI Ethics & Governance Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Impactful AI initiatives

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior AI Ethics & Governance Specialist to guide responsible AI development in Polokwane. You will shape ethics frameworks and advise across departments, ensuring alignment with laws and societal values.

You’ll lead impact assessments, regulatory monitoring, and governance policy creation while developing training materials for teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in law, policy, ethics, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years in AI ethics, responsible AI, or governance.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML and societal implications.
• Experience with policy development, compliance, and risk management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI ethics guidelines and governance frameworks.
• Conduct impact assessments and risk evaluations for AI systems.
• Advise product/engineering on ethical considerations through lifecycle.
• Monitor regulatory landscape and ensure compliance.
• Develop training materials and conduct workshops on ethics.

Skills

AI/ML concepts

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Ethics reasoning

Education

Advanced degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a principled and experienced Senior AI Ethics & Governance Specialist to join their team in Polokwane . In this crucial role, you will help shape the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies, ensuring alignment with ethical principles, regulatory requirements, and societal values. You will work across different departments, advising on AI ethics frameworks, conducting impact assessments, and developing governance policies. This position requires a unique blend of technical understanding, ethical reasoning, and policy expertise. You will be instrumental in building trust and ensuring that our AI innovations are used beneficially and equitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI ethics guidelines, principles, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct AI ethics impact assessments and risk evaluations for new AI systems and applications.
• Advise product and engineering teams on ethical considerations throughout the AI development lifecycle.
• Monitor AI regulatory landscape and ensure compliance with relevant laws and standards.
• Develop training materials and conduct workshops on AI ethics and responsible AI practices.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Law, Policy, Ethics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, technology governance, or a related area.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and their societal implications.
• Experience with policy development, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity to work on critical and impactful ethical AI initiatives.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• A collaborative work environment that values responsible innovation.
• Contribute to building trustworthy AI in Polokwane .