AI Ethics Lead | Shape Responsible AI Practices

Placements24

Polokwane

Hybrid

ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

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Collaborative environment in Polokwane

Professional development in AI ethics

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Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an AI Ethics Specialist to help shape responsible AI practices across the lifecycle, ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in technology development. You will collaborate with researchers, engineers, and policy makers to implement ethics guidelines, conduct risk assessments, and integrate ethical considerations into projects from concept to deployment.

This role offers a chance to influence cutting-edge AI work in a collaborative environment and

Qualifications

Advanced degree in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on technology ethics.
Demonstrated understanding of AI principles, machine learning, and data science concepts.
Experience in developing ethical guidelines or frameworks, preferably in a technology context.
Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders on complex ethical issues.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive AI ethics frameworks and policies.
Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI projects and provide recommendations for mitigation.
Advise engineering and research teams on ethical implications of AI algorithms and data usage.
Stay informed about evolving AI regulations, standards, and best practices in AI ethics.
Develop training materials and conduct workshops on AI ethics for internal teams.