AI Governance Specialist

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI007184/GC

Date posted:

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Location:

South Africa, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are building our network of AI Governance Specialists for future opportunities across organizations embracing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies. We are seeking professionals who can help ensure AI initiatives are ethical, transparent, compliant, and aligned with organizational risk and governance frameworks.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: As an AI Governance Specialist, you will be responsible for establishing governance standards that guide the responsible development and deployment of AI solutions. You will collaborate with technology, legal, risk, compliance, and business teams to assess risks, establish controls, and ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical requirements. This role plays a critical part in enabling organisations to scale AI responsibly and sustainably. Skills & Experience: Experience in AI Governance, Data Governance, Risk, Compliance, or related disciplines Strong understanding of AI and Machine Learning concepts Knowledge of responsible AI principles and governance frameworks Experience conducting risk assessments and control evaluations Understanding of privacy, regulatory, and compliance requirements Policy development and governance framework experience Strong stakeholder engagement skills Ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Qualification: Bachelor's degree in information technology, Data Science, Law, Risk Management, Compliance, or related field AI Governance, Risk Management, or Compliance certifications advantageous Data Governance certifications beneficial Postgraduate qualification advantageous Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile or to view all our Jobs in Information Technology. One of the best Developer Recruitment Agencies in Cape Town. Let us assist you with your IT careers. For Further C# Developer jobs, C++ Developer jobs, Java Developer jobs, .Net Developer careers, Angular Developer and Full stack developer jobs

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