Polokwane SEO Specialist — On-Site Growth Architect

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

On-site role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated SEO Specialist to join our marketing team in Polokwane, Limpopo. This on-site role focuses on optimizing organic search visibility, traffic quality, and technical SEO across the website in close collaboration with marketing and web development teams.

The ideal candidate has proven SEO experience, strong analytical skills, and a track record of delivering measurable results through on-page, technical, and off-page optimization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an SEO Specialist or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of SEO principles, best practices, and search engine algorithms
• Familiarity with CMS like WordPress and SEO tools listed above

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive keyword research and analysis to identify opportunities for organic growth
• Develop and implement on-page SEO strategies including content optimization and internal linking
• Perform technical SEO audits and resolve site issues impacting rankings
• Develop and execute off-page SEO strategies including link building and digital PR
• Monitor and analyze website traffic, keyword rankings and other SEO metrics
• Stay current with the latest SEO trends and best practices
• Collaborate with content team to ensure content is optimized for search engines
• Provide regular reports on SEO performance and recommendations to stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve user experience (UX) that positively impact SEO
• Manage and maintain the company's SEO efforts in the Polokwane, Limpopo region and beyond

Skills

Proven SEO experience

Data-driven mindset

Content strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/CS or related field

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Moz

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated SEO Specialist to join our marketing team in Polokwane, Limpopo. This on-site role focuses on optimizing organic search visibility, traffic quality, and technical SEO across the website in close collaboration with marketing and web development teams.

The ideal candidate has proven SEO experience, strong analytical skills, and a track record of delivering measurable results through on-page, technical, and off-page optimization.