Remote AI Ethics & Governance Leader

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office stipend

Health benefits

Learning opportunities

Global team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote AI Ethicist & Governance Specialist to lead ethical guidelines, risk assessments, and governance across AI projects. You will collaborate with research, legal and policy teams to ensure responsible AI deployment and compliance with evolving standards.

The role requires strong communication, independent work in a fully remote setup, and a passion for ethical technology. Global teams and continuous learning opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, CS with ethics focus.
• Proven experience in AI ethics, responsible AI or technology governance.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and AI legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI ethical guidelines, policies, and best practices.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for new AI systems.
• Collaborate with research and engineering teams to integrate ethics into development.
• Advise on data privacy, bias mitigation, transparency in AI.
• Engage with regulators and industry bodies on governance matters.
• Create transparent documentation for AI models and societal impact.
• Deliver training programs on AI ethics.
• Promote a culture of ethical awareness across the organization.

Skills

AI ethics

Governance

Risk assessment

Data privacy

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Education

Master's or PhD in Ethics/Philosophy/Law/CS with ethics focus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a remote AI Ethicist & Governance Specialist to lead ethical guidelines, risk assessments, and governance across AI projects. You will collaborate with research, legal and policy teams to ensure responsible AI deployment and compliance with evolving standards.

The role requires strong communication, independent work in a fully remote setup, and a passion for ethical technology. Global teams and continuous learning opportunities are offered.