AI Ethics & Governance Specialist

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an AI Ethics & Governance Specialist to join the AI & Emerging Technologies team in a fully remote capacity. You will help shape policies, conduct impact assessments, and ensure responsible innovation across developments and deployments.

Collaborating with legal, engineering and product teams, you will monitor for bias, advise on best practices, and stay current with global regulations to build trust and fairness in advanced systems.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in AI ethics, technology governance, or a related compliance role.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and their societal implications.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience developing policies and conducting risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ethical guidelines and governance frameworks for AI systems.
• Conduct AI ethics risk assessments and impact analyses for new projects and technologies.
• Monitor AI systems for potential biases, fairness issues, and unintended consequences.
• Advise engineering and product teams on best practices for responsible AI development and deployment.
• Stay informed about evolving AI regulations and ethical considerations worldwide.

Skills

AI/ML concepts

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Education

Advanced degree in Law, Philosophy, Public Policy, Computer Science with ethics focus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated AI Ethics & Governance Specialist to join their pioneering AI & Emerging Technologies team, working in a fully remote capacity. This vital role will focus on ensuring that the development and deployment of AI technologies adhere to ethical principles, regulatory requirements, and responsible innovation practices. You will work closely with legal, engineering, and product teams to develop policies, conduct impact assessments, and foster a culture of ethical AI development. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the responsible use of AI on a global scale, contributing to building trust and fairness in advanced technological systems from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ethical guidelines and governance frameworks for AI systems.
• Conduct AI ethics risk assessments and impact analyses for new projects and technologies.
• Monitor AI systems for potential biases, fairness issues, and unintended consequences.
• Advise engineering and product teams on best practices for responsible AI development and deployment.
• Stay informed about evolving AI regulations and ethical considerations worldwide.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Law, Philosophy, Public Policy, Computer Science, or a related field with an ethics focus.
• 2-4 years of experience in AI ethics, technology governance, or a related compliance role.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and their societal implications.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience developing policies and conducting risk assessments.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Completely remote position offering maximum work-life balance and location independence.
• Opportunity to shape the ethical landscape of AI development for a leading company.
• Health insurance and retirement planning support.
• A collaborative environment focused on responsible innovation and societal impact.