E-commerce SEO Specialist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and performance INc

Job summary

Placements24 in Mpumalanga's Nelspruit is seeking a skilled E-commerce SEO Specialist to drive organic growth for its online store. You will conduct audits, research keywords, optimize product pages, and implement technical SEO improvements to boost visibility and traffic.

You will collaborate with developers and marketing teams to address site speed, mobile-friendliness, and crawlability, monitor performance, and report actionable insights to improve revenue.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an SEO Specialist with a strong focus on e-commerce.
• Deep knowledge of search engine algorithms, ranking factors, and best practices.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, or Ahrefs.
• Experience with technical SEO, schema markup, and site performance optimization.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate data into SEO strategy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive SEO audits of the e-commerce site and fix issues.
• Perform keyword research and optimize product pages.
• Implement on-page optimization, meta tags, content structure, and internal linking.
• Collaborate with developers to improve site speed and mobile usability.
• Track rankings, traffic, and conversions; report insights and adjustments.

Skills

Analytical skills

E-commerce SEO

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled E-commerce SEO Specialist to drive organic growth and improve search engine rankings for their online store in Nelspruit . This role is crucial for attracting qualified traffic and ensuring our products are visible to potential customers searching online. You will be responsible for conducting thorough SEO audits, keyword research, on-page optimization, and technical SEO improvements. This is an exciting opportunity for an SEO expert passionate about e-commerce to make a significant impact on our digital visibility and revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive SEO audits of the e-commerce website, identifying technical issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform in-depth keyword research and analysis to inform content strategy and product page optimization.
• Implement on-page optimization strategies, including meta tag optimization, content structuring, and internal linking.
• Work with the development team to address technical SEO issues (e.g., site speed, mobile-friendliness, crawlability).
• Monitor search engine rankings, website traffic, and conversion rates, reporting on performance and recommending adjustments.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an SEO Specialist with a strong focus on e-commerce websites.
• In-depth knowledge of search engine algorithms, ranking factors, and SEO best practices.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, or Ahrefs.
• Experience with technical SEO , schema markup, and website performance optimization.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to drive SEO strategy.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Full-time employment with a company committed to innovation.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Work in a dynamic environment located in Nelspruit .