Executive, Digital (SEO)

Brunswick Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory firm in Johannesburg is seeking an Executive to enhance digital practice. The role involves strong SEO and AI skills, with responsibilities in analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of SEO experience, excellent communication skills, and a keen interest in digital strategy. This position offers the chance to work with leading companies on critical issues while gaining international exposure.

Benefits

International exposure

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of proven SEO experience, ideally in an agency, consultancy, or corporate communications environment.
• Strong writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills; able to distil complex information into clear outputs.
• Curious, motivated, and eager to learn and contribute beyond day-to-day tasks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to SEO and AI analysis, reporting, and recommendations.
• Conduct research on client landscapes and digital performance.
• Draft clear, well-structured client materials including reports and presentations.

Skills

SEO experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Tools

SEO tools

Analytics platforms

Job description

Brunswick Group is looking for an Executive to join our growing Digital practice in Johannesburg. This is an exciting role for someone with a strong grounding in digital and a keen interest in corporate communications-based SEO, AI and integrated digital strategy.

As an Executive, you will play a hands-on role in delivering high-quality work for clients, supporting senior colleagues, and contributing your own insights. You will have the opportunity to learn quickly, take ownership of tasks, and develop trusted relationships with colleagues, clients, and external partners.

This role offers exposure to SEO and AI strategy, implementation, and analytics, with scope to deepen expertise across reporting, stakeholder engagement, and corporate reputation management.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to SEO and AI analysis, reporting, and recommendations, strengthening expertise in corporate communications SEO.
• Conduct research on client landscapes, digital performance, and competitor activity to produce actionable insights.
• Draft clear, well-structured client materials including monitoring reports, advice notes, and presentations.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate SEO insights and strategy into broader communications mandates.
• Develop relationships with colleagues and external partners (e.g. media, digital platforms, and industry specialists) that add value to client work.
• Ensure immaculate execution and attention to detail in all client deliverables.
• 2–4 years of proven SEO experience, ideally in an agency, consultancy, or corporate communications environment.
• Strong knowledge of SEO tools and performance analytics platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse digital performance data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Strong writing, analytical and problem-solving skills; able to distil complex information into clear outputs.
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and visual – with confidence in presenting findings and recommendations.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Curious, motivated, and eager to learn and contribute beyond day-to-day tasks.

Why Join Us

This role offers a unique chance to sit at the intersection of digital, communications, and corporate reputation – advising some of the world’s leading companies on critical issues. You’ll gain international exposure, develop cutting-edge SEO and AI expertise, and be part of a collaborative and ambitious team.

About Brunswick

Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.

Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking.

Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.