AI Ethics and Governance Analyst

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Impactful role in governance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive AI Ethics and Governance Analyst to establish and maintain robust ethical frameworks for AI development and deployment. This remote role collaborates with legal, data science, and engineering teams to identify risks and advocate for fairness, accountability, and transparency.

You will monitor regulations, develop internal policies, train staff, and help ensure our AI initiatives align with societal values.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Ethics, Public Policy, CS, or related field.
• Experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, technology policy, or compliance.
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and their societal implications.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI governance policies and ethical guidelines.
• Conduct impact assessments for AI systems regarding ethics and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor evolving AI ethics regulations and industry best practices.
• Advise teams on mitigating bias, ensuring fairness, and maintaining transparency in AI models.
• Create educational materials and conduct training sessions on AI ethics and governance.

Skills

AI ethics knowledge

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Communication skills

Policy understanding

Education

Degree in Law, Ethics, Public Policy, CS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive AI Ethics and Governance Analyst to help establish and maintain robust ethical frameworks for AI development and deployment. This remote position focuses on ensuring compliance with emerging regulations, developing internal policies, and promoting responsible AI practices across the organization. You will work with diverse teams, including legal, data science, and engineering, to identify potential risks and advocate for best practices in fairness, accountability, and transparency. Your role is critical in building trust and ensuring our AI initiatives align with societal values and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI governance policies and ethical guidelines.
• Conduct impact assessments for AI systems regarding ethical considerations and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor evolving AI ethics regulations and industry best practices.
• Advise teams on mitigating bias, ensuring fairness, and maintaining transparency in AI models.
• Create educational materials and conduct training sessions on AI ethics and governance.

Requirements

• Degree in Law, Ethics, Public Policy, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, technology policy, or compliance.
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and their societal implications.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and collaborate effectively with distributed teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to significantly influence responsible AI practices.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedule.
• Access to professional development resources and conferences.