Senior AI Ethicist & Governance Specialist

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Ethicist & Governance Specialist to establish and uphold ethical standards for AI development across the organization in a fully remote role.

You will develop policies, conduct risk assessments, advise engineering teams, monitor fairness, and stay current with global regulations. This is a senior, globally distributed position offering flexible hours and a focus on responsible innovation.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in AI ethics or related field.
• Experience building and implementing AI governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML principles and regulatory landscapes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and with global teams in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive AI ethics policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for new AI initiatives and systems.
• Advise product and engineering teams on ethical considerations throughout the AI development lifecycle.
• Monitor AI systems for fairness, bias, and unintended consequences, recommending corrective actions.
• Stay informed about global regulations, standards, and public discourse on AI ethics and governance.

Skills

AI ethics

Governance frameworks

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in AI ethics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly dedicated and forward-thinking Senior AI Ethicist & Governance Specialist to join their remote team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for establishing and upholding ethical standards and robust governance frameworks for artificial intelligence development and deployment across the organization. Your expertise will ensure that AI technologies are developed and used responsibly, fairly, and transparently, mitigating potential risks and fostering public trust. This position is crucial for guiding the company's journey into advanced AI applications, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and ethical best practices, and championing a culture of responsible innovation globally, without a fixed geographical office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive AI ethics policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for new AI initiatives and systems.
• Advise product and engineering teams on ethical considerations throughout the AI development lifecycle.
• Monitor AI systems for fairness, bias, and unintended consequences, recommending corrective actions.
• Stay informed about global regulations, standards, and public discourse on AI ethics and governance.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Philosophy, Ethics, Law, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on AI ethics.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing AI governance frameworks or ethical AI strategies.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML principles, potential societal impacts, and regulatory landscapes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote setting, engaging with diverse teams worldwide.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package tailored for a remote workforce.
• Opportunity to shape the ethical landscape of AI development at a leading technology company.
• Flexible working hours and the autonomy to manage your work schedule effectively.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• A meaningful role contributing to the responsible advancement of AI and Emerging Technologies .