AI Ethics Specialist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Influence ethical direction

Collaborative environment in Polokwane

Professional development in AI ethics

Build trustworthy AI

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.

Skills

AI ethics

Ethical frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in Ethics/Philosophy/Law/CS with tech ethics focus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated AI Ethics Specialist to join their forward-thinking team in Polokwane , focusing on the responsible development and deployment of AI and Emerging Technologies . In this critical role, you will help establish and enforce ethical guidelines, ensuring that AI systems are developed and used in a fair, transparent, and accountable manner. You will collaborate with researchers, engineers, and policy makers to integrate ethical considerations into the entire AI lifecycle. This is a unique opportunity to shape responsible AI practices and contribute to a culture of ethical innovation.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to influence the ethical direction of cutting-edge AI development.
• Work in a collaborative environment focused on responsible innovation in Polokwane.
• Professional development opportunities in the rapidly growing field of AI ethics.
• Contribute to building trustworthy and beneficial AI systems.