Remote SEO Specialist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Home office stipend

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote SEO Specialist to drive organic growth and strengthen online visibility. You will develop and execute technical, on-page, and off-page SEO strategies to boost rankings, traffic, and lead quality.

Ideal candidates have proven SEO experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with major SEO tools. This fully remote role offers flexibility, remote work setup support, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an SEO Specialist or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of search engine algorithms and ranking factors.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as GA, GSC, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or Moz.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO, on-page optimization, and content strategy.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive keyword research and competitor analysis.
• Develop and implement technical SEO strategies and site audits.
• Create and optimize on-page content, meta descriptions, and title tags.
• Develop and execute off-page SEO strategies and digital PR.
• Monitor traffic and SEO performance using analytics tools.

Skills

SEO experience

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Content strategy

Technical SEO

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or CS

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Moz

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated and skilled Remote SEO Specialist to drive organic growth and enhance online visibility for their brand. In this fully remote role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective search engine optimization strategies to improve website rankings, increase traffic, and generate qualified leads. You will work independently, leveraging your expertise to analyze website performance, identify opportunities, and execute technical, on-page, and off-page SEO initiatives. This is an ideal opportunity for an SEO professional who excels in a remote setting and is passionate about achieving top search engine results.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive keyword research and competitor analysis to identify new optimization opportunities.
• Develop and implement technical SEO strategies, including site audits, crawlability improvements, and schema markup implementation.
• Create and optimize on-page content, meta descriptions, and title tags to improve search engine rankings.
• Develop and execute off-page SEO strategies, including link building and digital PR initiatives.
• Monitor website traffic and SEO performance using tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEMrush.
• Stay abreast of the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates, and best practices to ensure continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an SEO Specialist or similar role, with a strong track record of improving search rankings.
• In-depth knowledge of search engine algorithms and ranking factors.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or Moz.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO, on-page optimization, and content strategy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Home office stipend to support your remote work setup.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and certifications.
• A collaborative online environment focused on achieving shared goals.