Junior SEO Strategist

Careers; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing company is hiring a Junior SEO Specialist to support SEO strategies and learn from senior team members. This remote position offers excellent growth opportunities in a fast-paced digital environment, requiring a basic understanding of SEO principles and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEO or digital marketing (internship or academic project accepted).
• Strong interest in a career in SEO and digital marketing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in keyword research and basic on-page optimization.
• Support technical SEO tasks such as site audits.
• Participate in training and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Skills

Basic understanding of SEO principles

Familiarity with Google Analytics

Strong analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

Google Search Console

Job description

About EyeCarePro

EyeCarePro is the growth engine behind North America's leading optometric practices. We deliver full-funnel digital marketing and innovative SaaS tools that help eye care businesses attract more patients, improve efficiency, and grow sustainably in a competitive healthcare landscape.

With five consecutive EyeVote Awards for excellence in Online and Social Media Marketing, we are recognized not just for our results but for how we achieve them. Our team operates with the structure of a product company and the agility of a marketing agency, backed by a fully remote global workforce.

Our culture is grounded in collaboration, empathy, and a data-driven mindset. We thrive on curiosity, proactive problem-solving, and a strong desire to learn, improve, and stay ahead in a fast-evolving digital environment.

About the Role

We are hiring a motivated Junior SEO Specialist with a strong interest in digital marketing and search engine optimization. This role will focus on supporting SEO strategies, executing foundational SEO tasks, and learning from senior team members.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is eager to grow their skills in SEO, digital analytics, and online marketing.

Key Responsibilities

SEO Support and Execution

• Assist in keyword research and basic on-page optimization (meta tags, headings, internal linking).
• Support technical SEO tasks such as site audits, crawl checks, and mobile optimization.
• Research industry trends and algorithm updates to stay current.

Client and Team Collaboration

• Support client deliverables such as reports, performance summaries, and basic recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams to ensure SEO best practices are followed.
• Participate in training and knowledge-sharing sessions with the marketing team.

Learning and Development

• Work closely with senior SEO specialists to gain hands-on experience.
• Apply feedback to continuously improve skills and understanding of SEO.
• Take initiative in learning new tools and techniques.

What We Are Looking For

Skills & Knowledge

• Basic understanding of SEO principles (on-page, off-page, and technical SEO).
• Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, or similar.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to stay organized and detail-oriented.

Mindset

• Curious and eager to learn in a fast-paced digital environment.
• Strong communicator who can explain ideas clearly.
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a remote team.

Required Experience

• 02 years of experience in SEO or digital marketing (internship or academic project experience welcome).
• Strong interest in building a career in SEO and digital marketing.

Work Requirements

• 100% remote, work-from-home.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
• Personal computer and dual monitors (recommended).
• Reliable high-speed internet.
• Quiet, professional workspace.
• Backup power supply if applicable.

Must have

• Personal computer and dual monitors (recommended).
• Reliable high-speed internet.
• Quiet, professional workspace.
• Backup power supply if applicable.

Our Core Values

• Great Collaborator: Helpful, fun to work with, and always looking to add value.
• Always Learning: Curious, proactive, and focused on self-improvement.
• Driven to Improve: Views every challenge as an opportunity to test, learn, and grow.
• Client Focused: Prioritizes delivering measurable value to clients.

What We Value

We value clear communication, independent execution, and sound judgment. You will be trusted to manage your projects without micromanagement. We expect team members to ask good questions, own their work, and bring thoughtful energy to everything they do.

How to Apply

If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and want to build a career in SEO, we'd love to hear from you.

Note: If you do not hear from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time. We appreciate your interest in EyeCarePro.