AI Ethics Consultant

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive fees

Bonuses

Health and retirement plans

Flexible remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an AI Ethics Consultant to join its advisory team, guiding organizations in developing and deploying AI responsibly. You will assess risks, provide strategic recommendations, and help implement frameworks for fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI systems.

This role is remote, offering flexibility and global impact. You will work with diverse clients, shaping ethical AI practices, policies, and governance while staying abreast of evolving regulations and standards in

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Ethics, Law, Philosophy, CS or related field with technology focus.
• Proven experience in AI ethics, responsible innovation, risk management or policy advisory.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and their ethical implications.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on ethical AI principles, best practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for AI initiatives.
• Develop frameworks to ensure AI systems are fair, unbiased, and transparent.
• Collaborate with technical teams to integrate ethics throughout AI lifecycle.
• Stay updated on global regulations and emerging AI ethics issues.
• Provide training and workshops on responsible AI development and deployment.

Skills

AI ethics

Risk assessment

Policy advisory

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

Education

Advanced degree in Ethics/Law/Philosophy/CS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a principled and insightful AI Ethics Consultant to join their advisory team, working remotely. In this critical role, you will guide organizations in developing and deploying artificial intelligence responsibly, ensuring ethical considerations are at the forefront of their AI strategies. You will assess risks, provide strategic recommendations, and help implement frameworks for fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI systems. This is a unique opportunity to shape the ethical landscape of AI and contribute to building trustworthy AI technologies globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on ethical AI principles, best practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct comprehensive ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for AI initiatives.
• Develop strategies and frameworks to ensure AI systems are fair, unbiased, and transparent.
• Collaborate with technical teams to integrate ethical considerations throughout the AI lifecycle.
• Stay abreast of global regulations, ethical standards, and emerging issues in AI ethics.
• Provide training and workshops to clients on responsible AI development and deployment.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Ethics, Law, Philosophy, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on technology policy or ethics.
• Proven experience in AI ethics, responsible innovation, technology risk management, or policy advisory.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and their ethical implications.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in developing ethical guidelines or conducting AI impact assessments is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive consultancy fees and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and thought leadership in AI ethics.
• Flexible remote work environment offering excellent work-life balance.
• The chance to make a profound impact on the responsible development of AI technologies worldwide.