Remote SEO Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office setup allowance

Professional development opportunities

Fully remote work with flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote SEO Specialist to optimize online presence and drive organic growth. The role is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere, and involves implementing SEO strategies, keyword research, site audits, and performance reporting from your home office.

You will conduct competitor analyses, stay updated on trends, and collaborate with the remote team to improve rankings and traffic across search engines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an SEO Specialist or in a similar digital marketing role focusing on SEO.
• In-depth knowledge of search engine algorithms, ranking factors, and SEO best practices.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or Moz.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO, including site audits, schema markup, and mobile optimization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth keyword research and competitor analysis to identify new optimization opportunities.
• Develop and implement on-page and off-page SEO strategies to improve organic search rankings and traffic.
• Perform technical SEO audits, identifying and resolving issues related to website structure, speed, and crawlability.
• Monitor website performance using SEO tools and provide regular reports.
• Create and manage link-building campaigns to enhance domain authority.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates, and best practices.

Skills

Keyword research

SEO analytics

On-page optimization

Technical SEO

Link building

Competitor analysis

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Tools

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Moz

Screaming Frog

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled and proactive Remote SEO Specialist to optimize their online presence and drive organic growth. This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for implementing cutting-edge SEO strategies, conducting keyword research, analyzing website performance, and identifying opportunities to improve search engine rankings. This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated SEO expert to make a significant impact on our client's digital visibility from the comfort of their own home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth keyword research and competitor analysis to identify new optimization opportunities.
• Develop and implement on-page and off-page SEO strategies to improve organic search rankings and traffic.
• Perform technical SEO audits, identifying and resolving issues related to website structure, speed, and crawlability.
• Monitor website performance using SEO tools (e.g., Google Analytics, SEMrush, Ahrefs) and provide regular reports.
• Create and manage link-building campaigns to enhance domain authority.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates, and best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an SEO Specialist or in a similar digital marketing role focusing on SEO.
• In-depth knowledge of search engine algorithms, ranking factors, and SEO best practices.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or Moz.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO, including site audits, schema markup, and mobile optimization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary, commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote position, providing maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• A collaborative and supportive remote team culture focused on achieving shared goals.