Remote AI Ethics & Governance Strategist

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly principled AI Ethics and Governance Specialist for a fully remote position. You will establish frameworks, policies, and best practices to guide the ethical use of AI within the organization, ensuring responsible development and deployment of emerging technologies.

You will lead ethical risk assessments, advise product teams, and develop training materials while staying ahead of regulatory changes (GDPR, POPIA) and evolving governance standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field with focus on ethics or governance.
• 3+ years of experience in AI ethics or governance.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies and societal impacts.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI ethics principles, guidelines, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI projects.
• Ensure AI systems comply with GDPR/POPIA and other regulations.
• Advise development teams on ethical considerations throughout the AI lifecycle.
• Develop training materials and conduct workshops on responsible AI.
• Monitor the AI ethics landscape and governance issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Ethics/gov knowledge

Education

Advanced degree in Law, Philosophy, Public Policy, Computer Science, or related field with focus on ethics or governance

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly principled AI Ethics and Governance Specialist for a fully remote position. You will establish frameworks, policies, and best practices to guide the ethical use of AI within the organization, ensuring responsible development and deployment of emerging technologies.

You will lead ethical risk assessments, advise product teams, and develop training materials while staying ahead of regulatory changes (GDPR, POPIA) and evolving governance standards.