Remote SEO Manager

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Learning budget and certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical and results-oriented Remote SEO Manager to lead their clients search engine optimization efforts. This fully remote role is critical for enhancing organic search visibility and driving qualified traffic to their digital properties.

You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive SEO strategies, conducting in-depth keyword research, performing technical SEO audits, and staying ahead of search engine algorithm updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in SEO with a track record of driving organic growth.
• In-depth knowledge of SEO tools (SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, GSC, GA).
• Solid understanding of technical SEO, on-page optimization, and link building.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic long-term SEO roadmap to boost rankings, traffic, and conversions.
• Conduct comprehensive keyword research to identify high-value opportunities and inform content strategy.
• Perform regular technical SEO audits to resolve crawlability and indexing issues.
• Create and oversee on-page and off-page SEO tactics including content optimization and schema markup.
• Monitor algorithm changes and industry best practices, adapting strategies to sustain performance.

Skills

SEO

Data analysis

Remote work ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Moz

Google Search Console

Google Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and results-oriented Remote SEO Manager to lead their search engine optimization efforts. This fully remote role is critical for enhancing organic search visibility and driving qualified traffic to their digital properties. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive SEO strategies, conducting in-depth keyword research, performing technical SEO audits, and staying ahead of search engine algorithm updates. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned SEO professional to make a significant impact on organic growth from a remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic, long-term SEO roadmap aimed at increasing organic search rankings, traffic, and conversions.
• Conduct comprehensive keyword research and analysis to identify high-value opportunities and inform content strategy.
• Perform regular technical SEO audits to identify and resolve website issues impacting search engine crawlability and indexing.
• Create and oversee the implementation of on-page and off-page SEO tactics, including content optimization, link building, and schema markup.
• Monitor search engine algorithm changes and industry best practices, adapting strategies accordingly to maintain and improve performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), with a strong track record of driving organic growth.
• In-depth knowledge of SEO tools (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, Google Search Console, Google Analytics).
• Solid understanding of technical SEO, on-page optimization, and off-page strategies including link building.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide strategic recommendations in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance incentives.
• Fully remote position offering flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Access to industry-leading SEO tools and a budget for continued learning and certifications.