Strategic AI Ethics & Compliance Leader

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a senior AI Ethics and Compliance Lead to shape responsible AI initiatives across the organization. You will establish ethical guidelines, governance procedures, and robust compliance frameworks for all AI programs.

You will collaborate with legal, product, and engineering teams to manage risk, conduct bias audits, and monitor evolving global regulations, ensuring trust, accountability, and sustainable AI deployment in our local and global operations.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in relevant field as required.
• Significant experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, or technology compliance; leadership preferred.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML principles, societal impacts, and global regulatory landscapes.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to navigate complex ethical dilemmas and drive consensus in a corporate Sandton setting.

Responsibilities

• Establish AI ethics policies, standards, and governance procedures.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and bias audits for AI systems and data.
• Advise legal, product, and engineering teams on ethical implications and compliance requirements.
• Develop training programs on responsible AI for employees.
• Monitor evolving global AI regulations and best practices for compliance.

Skills

AI ethics

Risk assessments

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a senior AI Ethics and Compliance Lead to shape responsible AI initiatives across the organization. You will establish ethical guidelines, governance procedures, and robust compliance frameworks for all AI programs.

You will collaborate with legal, product, and engineering teams to manage risk, conduct bias audits, and monitor evolving global regulations, ensuring trust, accountability, and sustainable AI deployment in our local and global operations.