Remote SEO Analyst: Audits, Strategy & Growth

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Professional development budget

Home office setup contribution

Access to premium SEO tools

Job summary

Placements24, a digital marketing agency, seeks an SEO Analyst to conduct audits, keyword research, and competitor analysis to boost organic traffic for diverse clients.

You will collaborate with account managers, content teams, and developers, leveraging tools like Google Analytics and Search Console while staying current with SEO best practices in a remote-friendly environment linked to Bloemfontein, Free State.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in SEO analysis and strategy development.
• Proven experience with SEO tools such as SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, Google Analytics, and Google Search Console.
• Strong understanding of search engine algorithms and ranking factors.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data and present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive SEO audits of websites, identifying areas for improvement in technical SEO, on-page optimization, and off-page factors.
• Conduct in-depth keyword research and analysis to identify relevant opportunities for clients.
• Monitor and analyze website traffic and performance using Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and other SEO tools.
• Develop and implement effective SEO strategies to improve organic search rankings and drive qualified traffic.
• Track and report on key SEO metrics, providing regular updates and actionable insights to clients and internal teams.
• Conduct competitor analysis to identify industry trends and opportunities.
• Identify technical SEO issues (e.g., crawlability, indexability, site speed) and work with developers to resolve them.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest search engine algorithm updates and SEO best practices.
• Assist in the development of link-building strategies.
• Collaborate with content and marketing teams to ensure SEO best practices are integrated into all digital initiatives.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/CS/Statistics or related field

Tools

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Moz

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

HTML/CSS/JavaScript familiarity

Job description

Placements24, a digital marketing agency, seeks an SEO Analyst to conduct audits, keyword research, and competitor analysis to boost organic traffic for diverse clients.

You will collaborate with account managers, content teams, and developers, leveraging tools like Google Analytics and Search Console while staying current with SEO best practices in a remote-friendly environment linked to Bloemfontein, Free State.