Senior AI Ethics and Governance Specialist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote work

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Ethics and Governance Specialist to establish and uphold ethical standards for AI development and deployment. This fully remote position collaborates across departments to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI systems, while aligning with societal values and regulatory requirements.

You will drive governance frameworks, conduct risk assessments, and guide stakeholders on best practices for responsible AI.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in AI ethics, governance, or policy development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for a remote role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AI ethics policies and governance frameworks.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI initiatives.
• Advise teams on responsible AI practices and standards.
• Monitor AI systems for bias and regulatory compliance.

Skills

AI ethics

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Advanced degree (Law/Philosophy/Ethics/CS)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly ethical and knowledgeable Senior AI Ethics and Governance Specialist for a fully remote position. This critical role will focus on establishing and upholding ethical standards and robust governance frameworks for the development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies. You will work across various departments to ensure AI systems are fair, transparent, accountable, and aligned with societal values and regulatory requirements. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the responsible advancement of AI on a global scale from the comfort of your own location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee AI ethics policies and governance frameworks.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for new and existing AI initiatives.
• Advise development teams and stakeholders on best practices for responsible AI.
• Monitor AI systems for bias, fairness, and compliance with ethical guidelines and regulations.
• Contribute to industry discussions and thought leadership on AI ethics and responsible innovation.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Law, Philosophy, Ethics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in AI ethics, governance, policy development, or regulatory compliance.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML principles, capabilities, and potential societal impacts.
• Familiarity with relevant international regulations and standards for AI.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, required for a remote role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work environment.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on responsible AI development globally.
• Supportive and forward-thinking organizational culture.