About the Role
Our client is dedicated to building trustworthy and responsible AI systems and is looking for an AI Ethics Officer specializing in Bias Mitigation to join their team in East London, Eastern Cape . This hybrid role is essential for ensuring our AI & Emerging Technologies are developed and deployed in a manner that is fair, equitable, and free from harmful biases. You will play a key role in identifying, analyzing, and developing strategies to mitigate bias in AI models and datasets. Working closely with AI researchers, engineers, and legal teams, you will help shape our ethical AI practices and contribute to building public trust. This position offers a blend of in-office collaboration in East London, Eastern Cape and remote flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement frameworks for identifying, measuring, and mitigating bias in AI models and datasets.
- Conduct thorough audits of AI systems to assess fairness, equity, and potential discriminatory impacts.
- Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to implement bias mitigation techniques during model development and training.
- Stay current on research, best practices, and regulatory developments related to AI bias and fairness.
- Develop guidelines and training materials on ethical AI development and bias mitigation for internal teams.
- Advise product and engineering teams on ethical considerations throughout the AI lifecycle.
- Contribute to the company's AI ethics policies and governance structures.
- Communicate findings and recommendations on bias mitigation to stakeholders at various levels.
- Monitor the ethical performance of deployed AI systems and recommend corrective actions.
- Foster a culture of ethical AI awareness and responsibility within the organization in East London, Eastern Cape .
Requirements
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Ethics, Law, or a related field with a focus on AI fairness and ethics.
- Proven experience (3+ years) in AI ethics, responsible AI, fairness in machine learning, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of different types of AI bias and their sources.
- Familiarity with techniques and tools for bias detection and mitigation in machine learning.
- Experience with Python and common data science/ML libraries is advantageous.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex ethical concepts clearly.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid setting in East London, Eastern Cape .
- Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks concerning AI is a plus.
Benefits
- An annual salary package of up to R .
- Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility and a balanced work environment.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off and company holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and specialization in AI ethics.
- A meaningful role contributing to the development of responsible AI technologies.
- Employee wellness programs and team engagement activities.
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