Remote AI Ethics & Governance Lead

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive compensation

Professional development budget

Retirement savings plan

Home office setup allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote AI Ethics and Governance Specialist to lead ethics policy development and compliance across AI initiatives. You will shape standards, perform impact assessments, and guide engineering teams on bias, transparency, and accountability from a home office.

The ideal candidate holds a master's in law, ethics, or tech policy, with proven experience in AI governance and regulatory affairs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field with focus on technology ethics or law.
• Proven experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, data governance, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and societal implications.
• Knowledge of international AI regulations, ethical frameworks, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain AI ethics policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Conduct ethical impact assessments for AI projects and products.
• Advise teams on bias mitigation, fairness, transparency, and accountability.

Skills

AI ethics

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Law/tech policy background

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote AI Ethics and Governance Specialist to lead ethics policy development and compliance across AI initiatives. You will shape standards, perform impact assessments, and guide engineering teams on bias, transparency, and accountability from a home office.

The ideal candidate holds a master's in law, ethics, or tech policy, with proven experience in AI governance and regulatory affairs.