Senior AI Ethics & Governance Leader — Remote

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

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.