Remote AI Ethics & Governance Architect

Placements24; Soweto; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plans

Professional development and industry-

Remote-friendly and flexible location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Ethics and Governance Specialist for a fully remote role to establish and maintain ethical frameworks for AI development and deployment. The role focuses on responsible, fair, transparent AI in alignment with evolving regulations and societal expectations.

The ideal candidate will have a advanced degree, 4+ years in AI ethics/governance, and strong policy, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration skills to shape ethical AI practices within a

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Ethics, Law, Public Policy or CS with AI focus.
• Minimum 4 years in AI ethics, responsible AI, or tech governance.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML and societal impact.
• Experience drafting ethical frameworks and policies.
• Knowledge of AI and data privacy regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine AI ethics policies and guidelines.
• Conduct ethical impact assessments and risk evaluations.
• Provide guidance to teams on responsible AI principles.
• Monitor regulatory landscapes for AI compliance.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and technical teams.
• Develop governance frameworks for accountability and transparency.
• Advise on data privacy and security in AI systems.
• Facilitate discussions and workshops with stakeholders.
• Stay updated on emerging AI ethics challenges.
• Communicate the company’s commitment to ethical AI externally.

Skills

AI ethics

Policy development

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Ethics/Law/Public Policy/CS with AI focus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an AI Ethics and Governance Specialist for a fully remote role to establish and maintain ethical frameworks for AI development and deployment. The role focuses on responsible, fair, transparent AI in alignment with evolving regulations and societal expectations.

The ideal candidate will have a advanced degree, 4+ years in AI ethics/governance, and strong policy, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration skills to shape ethical AI practices within a