Remote AI Ethics Architect & Governance Lead

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,996,000 - 2,994,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Home office equipment allowance

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote AI Ethics and Governance Specialist to shape responsible AI practices. You will develop ethics frameworks, conduct bias audits, and advise teams on fairness, accountability, and transparency in AI systems.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in a related field with 3+ years of experience in AI ethics or governance, and the ability to work autonomously in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a field related to AI ethics or governance.
• Proven ability to analyze ethical, regulatory, and societal implications of AI.
• Strong written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Experience developing training materials on AI ethics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI ethics frameworks, policies, and governance structures.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and bias audits for AI models.
• Advise on fairness, accountability, and transparency in AI development.
• Monitor evolving AI regulations and industry standards.
• Develop training materials and run workshops on AI ethics for internal teams.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and engineering to ensure responsible AI deployment.
• Research emerging ethics challenges and practical solutions in AI.
• Lead discussions and workshops on AI ethics topics.
• Contribute to external communications and thought leadership on AI responsibility.

Skills

AI ethics

Ethics governance

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Masters or PhD in Ethics/Philosophy/Law/CS/Social Science (AI focus)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote AI Ethics and Governance Specialist to shape responsible AI practices. You will develop ethics frameworks, conduct bias audits, and advise teams on fairness, accountability, and transparency in AI systems.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in a related field with 3+ years of experience in AI ethics or governance, and the ability to work autonomously in a remote-first environment.