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An AI Governance Specialist role is now open in Johannesburg for a client of GoldenRule, a strategic resourcing partner in IT services. This is a contract, intermediate-level position for an experienced governance professional who can help an organisation use artificial intelligence responsibly, securely and in line with the rules. If you have spent years working across AI governance, technology risk or data governance, and you enjoy turning fast-moving AI practice into clear frameworks and controls, this vacancy is worth a close look.
GoldenRule describes itself as a strategic resourcing partner and an IT services company offering a total solution around staffing, including contracting of GoldenRule full-time staff to clients for in-house or external projects, permanent placements and temporary placements. The specialist in this role works for a GoldenRule client, helping that organisation establish and drive AI governance practices that ensure the responsible, secure, ethical and compliant use of artificial intelligence across the enterprise.
The work sits at the meeting point of technology, risk and regulation. The successful candidate defines AI governance frameworks, assesses AI-related risks, puts controls in place, and makes sure AI solutions comply with organisational policies, regulatory requirements and Responsible AI principles. The role calls for close collaboration with business, technology, data, cybersecurity, legal, risk and compliance teams throughout the AI lifecycle. The advert was posted on 29 October 2026, with an application window of 25 days.
The advert lists the following duties. Develop and maintain AI governance frameworks, policies, standards and operating procedures. Establish governance processes and controls across the AI lifecycle, from ideation through deployment. Conduct AI risk assessments covering fairness, bias, explainability, privacy, security and compliance. Define AI risk classification models, approval processes and governance checkpoints.
Support the implementation of Responsible AI principles, including human oversight and accountability. Establish governance controls for Generative AI, large language models and AI agents, addressing risks such as hallucinations. Develop and maintain AI risk registers, control matrices, impact assessments and governance documentation. Ensure AI solutions comply with applicable regulations, standards and internal policies.
Define governance metrics, key risk indicators, reporting dashboards and audit readiness requirements. Conduct governance awareness sessions and provide advisory support to business and technology teams. Monitor emerging AI regulations, standards and industry best practices, so the client’s governance approach keeps pace with a fast-changing field.
The advert lists the following. Five or more years of experience in AI governance, technology risk, model risk management, data governance, information security or a related area. Experience developing governance frameworks, policies, controls and risk assessment methodologies. Experience working with AI and machine learning platforms, Generative AI, large language models and AI lifecycle management. Exposure to regulatory compliance, audit and risk management environments. The ability to engage effectively with senior business and technology stakeholders.
Required skills include a strong understanding of AI and machine learning concepts, Generative AI, large language models and AI governance. Knowledge of Responsible AI principles, including fairness, transparency, explainability and accountability. An understanding of AI-related risks such as bias, model drift, hallucinations and security vulnerabilities. Experience with risk assessments, control testing, governance reporting and audit support. Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management and documentation skills.
Preferred qualifications are a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, Risk Management, Law or a related field, and relevant certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CDPSE, ISO 27001 or an AI governance or Responsible AI qualification. Experience with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO 42001, ISO 27001 or similar governance frameworks is a nice-to-have, as is experience governing cloud-based AI and enterprise AI platforms. The desired skills listed are systems analysis, complex problem solving, programming and configuration, critical thinking and time management. The salary is listed as undisclosed.
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Before you apply, gather two or three concrete examples of governance work you have done: a framework or policy you built, a risk assessment that changed a deployment decision, or a control you designed for Generative AI or an AI agent. Be ready to talk about how you balance innovation with oversight, and how you explain AI risks to senior stakeholders who are not technical. If you hold a relevant certification, list it clearly, and mention any experience with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework or ISO 42001, since the advert names both as nice-to-haves.
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