AI Ethics & Governance Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,918,000 - 2,878,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Work-life balance

Professional development

Responsible technology focus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated AI Ethics & Governance Specialist to join its fully remote team. The role focuses on developing frameworks, policies, and best practices to promote fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI systems, while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.

You will conduct ethical risk assessments, monitor AI deployments, and advise teams on responsible AI implementation from a remote setting, staying up to date with global standards and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Master's or advanced degree in a relevant field (Law, Ethics, Public Policy, Computer Science, or Philosophy).
• 3+ years of experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, technology governance, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and their ethical implications.
• Knowledge of current and emerging AI regulations and policy landscapes.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI ethics guidelines, policies, and governance frameworks across the organization.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI projects, identifying potential biases and unintended consequences.
• Monitor AI systems for fairness, transparency, and compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Advise development teams and stakeholders on best practices for responsible AI implementation.
• Stay informed about global AI ethics regulations, industry standards, and emerging ethical challenges.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on AI ethics and responsible innovation.

Education

Master's or advanced degree in a relevant field (Law, Ethics, Public Policy, Computer Science, or Philosophy)

Job description

Our client is seeking a dedicated AI Ethics & Governance Specialist to join their fully remote team. This role is crucial in ensuring that our client's AI development and deployment practices are responsible, ethical, and compliant with evolving regulations. You will play a key part in developing frameworks, policies, and best practices to promote fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI systems. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional passionate about the societal impact of technology to shape ethical AI development remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI ethics guidelines, policies, and governance frameworks across the organization.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI projects, identifying potential biases and unintended consequences.
• Monitor AI systems for fairness, transparency, and compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Advise development teams and stakeholders on best practices for responsible AI implementation.
• Stay informed about global AI ethics regulations, industry standards, and emerging ethical challenges.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on AI ethics and responsible innovation.

Requirements

• Master's or advanced degree in a relevant field such as Law, Ethics, Public Policy, Computer Science, or Philosophy.
• Demonstrated experience (3+ years) in AI ethics, responsible AI, technology governance, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and their ethical implications.
• Knowledge of current and emerging AI regulations and policy landscapes.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote position offering excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape the ethical future of AI development.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Work with a forward-thinking organization committed to responsible technology.