Head of SEO & Growth — Remote, Path to VP

Sustain Media; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic SEO agency in South Africa is seeking a leader to manage SEO operations and mentor a team. This role involves developing and executing local SEO strategies, optimizing campaigns, and ensuring team development. Candidates should have over 5 years in SEO, strong technical skills, and experience with various SEO tools. The position offers remote work, bonuses, and a path to promotion as the agency scales.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Christmas/New Year bonuses

Performance-based tech stipend

Promotion pathways

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in SEO, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in ranking local businesses successfully.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO principles.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall SEO strategy and execution for local clients.
• Lead and mentor SEO specialists for optimal performance.
• Manage backlink budgets and digital PR campaigns.

Skills

SEO Strategy Development

Team Leadership

Technical SEO

Project Management

Communication Skills

Tools

SemRush

Ahrefs

Google Search Console

Google Analytics 4

Google Tag Manager

Job description

A dynamic SEO agency in South Africa is seeking a leader to manage SEO operations and mentor a team. This role involves developing and executing local SEO strategies, optimizing campaigns, and ensuring team development. Candidates should have over 5 years in SEO, strong technical skills, and experience with various SEO tools. The position offers remote work, bonuses, and a path to promotion as the agency scales.