Remote AI Ethicist & Governance Lead

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private health insurance

Generous annual leave

Learning & certifications support

Remote work flexibility

Home office equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote AI Ethicist & Governance Lead to establish and champion responsible AI practices across the organization. You will shape the ethical framework and governance policies for AI initiatives, ensuring AI systems are fair, transparent, and accountable.

In this senior, fully remote role, you will collaborate with legal, compliance, and engineering teams, conduct risk assessments, develop training, and stay current with global regulations. A master's or Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, or a related field with technology ethics focus.
• Minimum 5 years in AI ethics, responsible AI, technology governance, or policy development.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and societal implications.
• Experience developing ethical frameworks, policies, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and their AI intersection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine AI ethics principles and governance frameworks.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI projects and propose mitigations.
• Advise on fairness, accountability, transparency, and privacy in AI.
• Stay updated on evolving AI regulations and guidelines.
• Develop training materials and workshops on AI ethics.

Skills

Ethics

AI governance

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Remote work

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Ethics/Philosophy/Law/CS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking leader in AI & Emerging Technologies , is seeking a dedicated Remote AI Ethicist & Governance Lead to establish and champion responsible AI practices across the organization. This fully remote position allows you to contribute your expertise from anywhere, shaping the ethical framework and governance policies for our client's AI initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our AI systems are developed and deployed in a fair, transparent, and accountable manner, mitigating risks and fostering trust. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of technical understanding, ethical reasoning, policy development, and strong communication skills. This is a critical role for an individual passionate about guiding the responsible evolution of artificial intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine AI ethics principles and governance frameworks.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI projects and provide recommendations for mitigation.
• Advise development teams on best practices for fairness, accountability, transparency, and privacy in AI.
• Stay abreast of evolving AI regulations, standards, and ethical guidelines globally.
• Develop training materials and conduct workshops on AI ethics and responsible AI practices.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and engineering teams to integrate ethical considerations into the AI lifecycle.
• Monitor AI systems for potential ethical issues and biases post-deployment.
• Contribute to public discourse and thought leadership on AI ethics.
• Establish processes for stakeholder engagement and feedback on AI ethical matters.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data privacy and AI regulations.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, or a related field with a strong focus on technology ethics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, technology governance, or policy development.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and their societal implications.
• Demonstrated experience in developing ethical frameworks, policies, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and their intersection with AI.
• Excellent analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in facilitating workshops and delivering training on complex topics.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team environment.
• Familiarity with bias detection and mitigation techniques in AI models is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive private health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Support for continuous learning, including conferences and certifications.
• Flexible working hours and remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape the future of responsible AI development.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Home office equipment and internet reimbursement.
• Regular virtual team-building activities.
• Retirement savings plan.