Remote AI Ethics & Governance Leader

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Retirement annuity

Continued professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote AI Ethics and Governance Specialist to shape and enforce ethical guidelines for AI development. You will collaborate with researchers, engineers, product managers, and legal counsel to ensure responsible, fair, and transparent AI initiatives.

The role requires an advanced degree in AI ethics or related field, 6+ years of experience, and strong regulatory knowledge. This is a fully remote position with competitive compensation and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field with AI ethics specialization.
• 6+ years in AI ethics, responsible AI, or technology policy.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and limitations.
• Experience developing ethical frameworks and impact assessments.
• Knowledge of AI data privacy and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain AI ethics policies and frameworks.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI products and features.
• Advise teams on ethical considerations across the AI lifecycle.
• Stay informed on global AI regulations and standards.
• Create training materials and run ethics workshops.
• Collaborate with legal, policy, and compliance teams on regulations.
• Contribute to public discourse on AI ethics and responsible innovation.
• Monitor governance effectiveness and propose improvements.
• Foster a culture of ethical responsibility in AI development.

Skills

AI ethics

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Policy development

Education

Master's or PhD in AI ethics or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote AI Ethics and Governance Specialist to shape and enforce ethical guidelines for AI development. You will collaborate with researchers, engineers, product managers, and legal counsel to ensure responsible, fair, and transparent AI initiatives.

The role requires an advanced degree in AI ethics or related field, 6+ years of experience, and strong regulatory knowledge. This is a fully remote position with competitive compensation and a benefits package.