AI Ethics Officer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Fully remote

Impactful role

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Ethics Officer to lead the development and implementation of policies that ensure responsible AI development and deployment across our fully remote team.

You will collaborate with legal, engineering, and product teams to address ethical challenges, mitigate risks, and foster a culture of responsible AI innovation. A forward-thinking individual with deep understanding of AI’s societal implications is required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Law, Philosophy, Ethics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts and AI technologies.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex ethical principles into practical guidance.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ethical guidelines and frameworks for AI development and deployment.
• Assess AI systems for potential ethical risks, bias, and fairness issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ethical considerations into the AI lifecycle.
• Provide training and guidance on AI ethics to employees across the organization.
• Stay informed about emerging ethical issues, regulatory developments, and best practices in AI ethics.
• Advise on responsible data usage and privacy implications related to AI systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in Law, Philosophy, Ethics, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a principled and proactive AI Ethics Officer to join their fully remote team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and frameworks to ensure the responsible and ethical development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies. You will work closely with legal, engineering, and product teams to navigate complex ethical challenges, mitigate risks, and foster a culture of responsible AI innovation. We are looking for a forward-thinking individual with a deep understanding of AI's societal implications and a commitment to ethical best practices in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ethical guidelines and frameworks for AI development and deployment.
• Assess AI systems for potential ethical risks, bias, and fairness issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ethical considerations into the AI lifecycle.
• Provide training and guidance on AI ethics to employees across the organization.
• Stay informed about emerging ethical issues, regulatory developments, and best practices in AI ethics.
• Advise on responsible data usage and privacy implications related to AI systems.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Law, Philosophy, Ethics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts and AI technologies.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex ethical principles into practical guidance.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping ethical AI practices.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment focused on responsible innovation.
• Professional development support and opportunities to contribute to the field of AI ethics.