AI-First SEO & Search Strategy Lead

Blacksmith Agency LLC; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 1,156,000 - 1,652,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency LLC is seeking an SEO and AI Search Manager to own search for a portfolio of B2B clients. You will shape the technical roadmap, content priorities and the ranking story for client inquiries, acting as the strategic voice at the table.

You will own technical SEO, keyword strategy, content prioritization and AI-enabled search initiatives, coordinating with writers and AI to produce drafts and improve visibility across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on in SEO: audits, fixes and optimization.
• Proficient with Search Console, GA4, Screaming Frog and Ahrefs or Semrush.
• Agency experience across multiple clients and clear English on live calls.

Responsibilities

• Own SEO strategy and AI-driven search for a book of B2B clients.
• Lead technical SEO audits: crawl, indexation, speed, schema, site architecture.
• Prioritize content with writers and AI to drive rankings and visibility.
• Provide reporting in GA4 and Search Console and define quarterly roadmaps.

Skills

Technical SEO

Keyword strategy

Content prioritization

Client communication

Tools

Search Console

GA4

Screaming Frog

Ahrefs or Semrush

Job description

Blacksmith Agency LLC is seeking an SEO and AI Search Manager to own search for a portfolio of B2B clients. You will shape the technical roadmap, content priorities and the ranking story for client inquiries, acting as the strategic voice at the table.

You will own technical SEO, keyword strategy, content prioritization and AI-enabled search initiatives, coordinating with writers and AI to produce drafts and improve visibility across multiple locations.