AI Ethics and Governance Specialist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking AI Ethics and Governance Specialist to join its expanding team. Working remotely, you will help shape policies, establish best practices, and foster a culture of responsible AI development within the organization.

You will assess risks, collaborate with legal, engineering and product teams, and deliver training on ethics, privacy, fairness, and transparency in AI applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Ethics, Law, CS, Public Policy, or related field.
• Knowledge of AI ethics, fairness, accountability, transparency and governance.
• Experience in policy development, risk assessment, or compliance in tech context.
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts and societal implications.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate ethical dilemmas and provide practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ethical AI frameworks, guidelines, and policies.
• Assess ethical risks and biases in AI systems and propose mitigation strategies.
• Monitor AI developments and relevant regulations to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with legal, engineering, and product teams to integrate ethical considerations into the AI lifecycle.
• Conduct training and awareness programs on AI ethics and responsible innovation.
• Advise on data privacy, fairness, accountability, and transparency in AI applications.

Skills

AI ethics

Policy development

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Ethics/Law/CS/Public Policy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking AI Ethics and Governance Specialist to join their expanding team. This role is critical for ensuring that the development and deployment of AI technologies adhere to ethical principles, regulatory requirements, and responsible innovation practices. Working remotely, you will play a key part in shaping policies, establishing best practices, and fostering a culture of ethical AI development within the organization. This is a unique opportunity to influence the responsible advancement of AI & Emerging Technologies .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ethical AI frameworks, guidelines, and policies.


• Assess potential ethical risks and biases in AI systems and propose mitigation strategies.


• Monitor AI developments and relevant regulations to ensure compliance.


• Collaborate with legal, engineering, and product teams to integrate ethical considerations into the AI lifecycle.


• Conduct training and awareness programs on AI ethics and responsible innovation.


• Advise on data privacy, fairness, accountability, and transparency in AI applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Ethics, Law, Computer Science, Public Policy, or a related field.


• Demonstrated knowledge of AI ethics, fairness, accountability, transparency, and governance principles.


• Experience in policy development, risk assessment, or compliance within a technology context.


• Understanding of AI/ML concepts and their societal implications.


• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to navigate complex ethical dilemmas and provide practical solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Fully remote work environment.


• Opportunity to shape the future of responsible AI.


• Work with a dedicated team committed to ethical innovation.


• Professional development opportunities.


• Impactful role in ensuring trustworthy AI development.