Content Strategy Lead: SEO & Editorial Calendar (In-Office)

Placements24

Kempton Park

On-site

ZAR 420,000 - 600,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package with annual

In-office position in Tembisa

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional growth opportunities

Industry conference attendance

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Content Strategist to lead content initiatives from their Tembisa office. You will develop content calendars, oversee creation, and align content with marketing objectives and brand messaging to drive engagement.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field, at least 4 years in content strategy or digital marketing, and strong writing, SEO, CMS and analytics skills to inform strategy.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English, journalism, or related field.
At least 4 years in content strategy or digital marketing.
Proven ability to create content for B2B or B2C audiences.
Strong SEO, CMS, and analytics proficiency.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a data-driven content strategy that supports marketing goals and enhances brand storytelling.
Create, edit, and manage content for blogs, websites, social media, and email campaigns.
Collaborate with design, marketing, and product teams to ensure content is consistent and aligned with brand guidelines.
Conduct keyword research and SEO analysis to optimize content for search engines and increase organic visibility.
Analyze content performance metrics, using insights to refine strategies and improve audience engagement.
Manage the editorial calendar and workflow for all content production.