Remote AI Ethics & Compliance Leader

Placements24; Polokwane; Híbrido; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Remote work

Professional development

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Conference attendance

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Ethics and Compliance Officer to join our remote-first team. You will design governance, oversee risk assessments, and advise on responsible AI development and deployment across the organisation.

This role requires a strong background in AI ethics, data privacy, and regulatory landscapes, with excellent communication to influence engineers, product teams, and legal colleagues in a global, remote setting.

Formación

• Master's degree or equivalent in Ethics, Law, Public Policy, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, technology compliance, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, methodologies, and potential societal impacts.
• In-depth knowledge of ethical frameworks, risk management, and governance principles related to AI.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and emerging AI legislation.
• Excellent analytical, research, and report‑writing skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience in managing compliance programs or ethical review processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical technology development.
• Experience working with the Polokwane business environment is a plus, but not essential for this remote role.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and maintain AI ethics policies and compliance programs.
• Conduct comprehensive ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for AI systems.
• Advise cross-functional teams (engineering, product, legal) on ethical AI development and deployment.
• Monitor evolving AI regulations, standards, and best practices globally and locally.
• Establish mechanisms for transparency, fairness, accountability, and explainability in AI.
• Develop and deliver training programs on AI ethics and responsible AI principles.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance departments to ensure adherence to all relevant laws and regulations.
• Investigate and resolve ethical concerns or complaints related to AI systems.
• Engage with external stakeholders, industry groups, and regulatory bodies on AI ethics matters.
• Contribute to the company's thought leadership in responsible AI.

Conocimientos

Ethics governance

AI/ML concepts

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Communication

Educación

Master's degree

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Ethics and Compliance Officer to join our remote-first team. You will design governance, oversee risk assessments, and advise on responsible AI development and deployment across the organisation.

This role requires a strong background in AI ethics, data privacy, and regulatory landscapes, with excellent communication to influence engineers, product teams, and legal colleagues in a global, remote setting.