Head of Search Marketing (Remote)

Blacksmith Agency LLC; Polokwane; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowed (USA/Canada/South 

Remote work allowed (USA/Canada/South 

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency seeks a Director of Search Marketing to lead PPC and SEO. You will oversee two strategists, own channel strategy, and decide budget allocation as accounts scale. You will not build campaigns; your focus is strategy, quality control, and client-facing leadership.

The role is a remote, full-time leadership position requiring deep expertise across paid media and SEO with agency experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years across paid media and SEO.
• Agency experience managing multiple accounts.
• Strong client-facing leadership with accountable results.

Responsibilities

• Own channel strategy across PPC and SEO and budget allocation.
• Set quality standards, audits, reporting and client communications.
• Drive client results and ensure reporting integrity and GA4 accuracy.
• Lead escalation when accounts are at risk and guide strategists.
• Plan hiring and conduct first-round interviews for the team.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Client facing

Strategic planning

Tools

Google Ads

GA4

Search Console

Meta

Microsoft Ads

Job description

Blacksmith Agency seeks a Director of Search Marketing to lead PPC and SEO. You will oversee two strategists, own channel strategy, and decide budget allocation as accounts scale. You will not build campaigns; your focus is strategy, quality control, and client-facing leadership.

The role is a remote, full-time leadership position requiring deep expertise across paid media and SEO with agency experience.