Remote Senior AI Ethicist — Lead Responsible AI

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,976,000 - 2,964,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Fully remote

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Ethicist to join our fully remote team, guiding the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies. You will champion fairness, transparency, and societal benefit, working with research, engineering, and policy groups to embed ethical frameworks across the AI lifecycle.

You will develop guidelines, perform impact analyses, advise technical teams on bias and accountability, and support stakeholder engagement, while monitoring global regulatory

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in philosophy, ethics, law, CS, or related field focusing on AI ethics.
• 5+ years of experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, or technology policy.
• Strong understanding of ethical theories and AI societal impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ethical guidelines, frameworks, and best practices for AI development and deployment.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for new AI products and features.
• Advise research and engineering teams on ethical implications of AI technologies, including bias, fairness, transparency, and accountability.
• Collaborate with legal, policy, and communication teams to ensure compliance and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Develop training materials and conduct workshops to promote ethical AI awareness across the organization.
• Monitor emerging ethical challenges and regulatory landscapes related to AI globally.

Skills

AI ethics expertise

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Ethicist to join our fully remote team, guiding the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies. You will champion fairness, transparency, and societal benefit, working with research, engineering, and policy groups to embed ethical frameworks across the AI lifecycle.

You will develop guidelines, perform impact analyses, advise technical teams on bias and accountability, and support stakeholder engagement, while monitoring global regulatory