Lead AI Ethicist

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary

Comprehensive benefits

Generous vacation

Professional development

Research support

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a visionary Lead AI Ethicist to champion responsible AI development within the organization. Based in Cape Town, you will lead efforts to ensure AI technologies are fair, transparent, and accountable, shaping guidelines and conducting impact analyses across projects.

You will collaborate with researchers, engineers, legal teams, and policymakers to navigate ethical challenges and align advancements with societal values and regulatory requirements, fostering trust

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in philosophy, law, ethics, or a related field.
• Strong background in AI ethics and responsible technology.
• Experience with policy development, risk assessments, or ethical reviews.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive AI ethics frameworks, policies, and best practices.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for new AI systems and features.
• Provide guidance and training to development teams on ethical considerations in AI.
• Engage with external stakeholders, regulators, and academic institutions on AI ethics issues.
• Oversee the creation of mechanisms for transparency and accountability in AI systems.
• Stay current with global regulations, ethical debates, and evolving standards in AI ethics.

Skills

AI ethics

Risk assessment

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Advanced degree in Philosophy, Law, Ethics, Computer Science with an ethics focus, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Lead AI Ethicist to champion responsible AI development and deployment within their organization. Based in Cape Town , you will lead initiatives to ensure our AI technologies are developed and used in a fair, transparent, and accountable manner. This critical role involves shaping ethical guidelines, conducting impact assessments, and fostering a culture of ethical awareness across all AI projects. You will work closely with researchers, engineers, legal teams, and policymakers to navigate the complex ethical challenges posed by advanced AI systems, ensuring our technological advancements align with societal values and regulatory requirements, contributing significantly to building trust and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive AI ethics frameworks, policies, and best practices.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for new AI systems and features.
• Provide guidance and training to development teams on ethical considerations in AI.
• Engage with external stakeholders, regulators, and academic institutions on AI ethics issues.
• Oversee the creation of mechanisms for transparency and accountability in AI systems.
• Stay current with global regulations, ethical debates, and evolving standards in AI ethics.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Philosophy, Law, Ethics, Computer Science with an ethics focus, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in AI ethics, responsible technology, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and their societal implications.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in developing policy, conducting risk assessments, or facilitating ethical reviews.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations and governance frameworks.

Benefits

• Competitive executive-level salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the ethical direction of a leading technology company in Cape Town.
• Generous vacation time and a focus on work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities and support for research contributions.
• Collaborative environment with a commitment to impactful and responsible innovation.