Remote SEO Specialist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Annual development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote SEO Specialist to enhance organic search presence, drive qualified traffic, and optimize website performance from anywhere. You will develop and implement SEO strategies, conduct technical audits, and perform keyword research to increase visibility and support business objectives.

This role requires experience with analytics tools, on-page/off-page optimization, schema markup, site speed improvements, and collaboration with content creators and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an SEO Specialist or in a digital marketing role with a focus on SEO.
• Strong understanding of search engine algorithms, ranking factors and best practices.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs or similar.
• Experience with technical SEO, including site audits, schema markup, and site speed optimization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain SEO concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive keyword research and analysis for organic growth opportunities.
• Perform technical SEO audits, identify and fix crawl/indexing issues.
• Develop and implement on-page and off-page SEO strategies to boost rankings.
• Optimize content, meta descriptions, title tags, and internal linking.
• Monitor SEO performance using GA, GSC, SEMrush; report key metrics.
• Stay updated on SEO trends and collaborate with content and development teams.

Skills

SEO expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and skilled Remote SEO Specialist to enhance their organic search presence and drive qualified traffic. This fully remote position allows you to work from anywhere, focusing on optimizing website performance and improving search engine rankings. You will be responsible for developing and implementing SEO strategies, conducting technical audits, keyword research, and content optimization to increase visibility and achieve business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for an SEO expert who thrives in a remote work environment and is passionate about staying ahead of search engine algorithm changes and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive keyword research and analysis to identify opportunities for organic growth.
• Perform technical SEO audits to identify and resolve website issues affecting search engine crawlability and indexing.
• Develop and implement on-page and off-page SEO strategies to improve search engine rankings and drive organic traffic.
• Optimize website content, meta descriptions, title tags, and internal linking structures.
• Monitor SEO performance using tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEMrush, and report on key metrics.
• Stay updated with the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates, and best practices to ensure strategies remain effective.
• Collaborate with content creators and web developers to implement SEO recommendations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an SEO Specialist or in a similar digital marketing role with a focus on SEO.
• Strong understanding of search engine algorithms, ranking factors, and SEO best practices.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or similar.
• Experience with technical SEO, including site audits, schema markup, and site speed optimization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex SEO concepts clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills.
• Fully remote work arrangement with the flexibility to work from any location.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Annual allowance for professional development, conferences, and training.
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects and contribute to significant organic growth.