Remote AI Ethics & Governance Lead

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Full remote work flexibility

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced AI Ethics & Governance Lead to drive responsible AI initiatives from a remote capacity. This senior role will shape ethical frameworks, policies, and governance structures guiding AI development and deployment across the organization.

You will collaborate with legal, engineering, and product teams to ensure fair, transparent, and accountable use of AI, stay ahead of global regulations, and foster a culture of integrity, innovation, and responsible

Qualifications

• 10+ years in ethics, governance, or policy with at least 5 years in AI ethics.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies and societal impact.
• Proven experience in developing ethical frameworks and governance models.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management; strong communication.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the organization's AI ethics and governance strategy.
• Establish policies for responsible AI development, data privacy, and bias mitigation.
• Conduct AI ethics risk assessments and audits with actionable findings.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, engineering, and product teams.
• Monitor global AI regulations and emerging ethical challenges.
• Promote a culture of ethical AI awareness across the company.

Skills

AI ethics

Governance

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Ethics, Law, Public Policy, CS, or related field

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and influential AI Ethics & Governance Lead to spearhead their responsible AI initiatives from a remote capacity. This senior role is critical for establishing and maintaining robust ethical frameworks, policies, and governance structures that guide the development and deployment of AI technologies across the organization. You will collaborate with diverse teams, including legal, engineering, and product, to ensure AI is developed and used in a fair, transparent, and accountable manner. This is an excellent opportunity for a leader passionate about shaping the future of ethical AI on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the organization's AI ethics and governance strategy.
• Establish policies and guidelines for responsible AI development, data privacy, and bias mitigation.
• Conduct AI ethics risk assessments and audits, providing actionable recommendations.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (legal, compliance, engineering, product) to ensure adherence to ethical standards.
• Stay abreast of global AI regulations, industry best practices, and emerging ethical challenges.
• Champion a culture of ethical AI awareness and best practices throughout the company.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Ethics, Law, Public Policy, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in ethics, governance, or policy, with at least 5 years focused on AI ethics.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies and their societal implications.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing ethical frameworks and governance models.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional initiatives in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level compensation and bonus structure.
• Full remote work flexibility, empowering work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and thought leadership.
• Work on pioneering AI ethics initiatives with global impact.
• A culture that values integrity, innovation, and responsible technology.