Remote SEO Specialist

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 988,000 - 1,482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Fully remote work environment

Online training and development

Access to SEO tools and resources

Supportive online community and team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote SEO Specialist to boost online visibility and organic traffic. You will develop and execute SEO strategies to improve rankings, drive website visits, and generate qualified leads while ensuring content is discoverable across search engines.

You will conduct keyword research, optimize on-page content, build high-quality links, and monitor performance with analytics tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an SEO Specialist or in a similar digital marketing role with a strong SEO focus.
• Proven success in improving search engine rankings and driving organic traffic through SEO initiatives.
• Expertise in using SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or similar.
• Strong 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.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough keyword research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for organic growth.
• Develop and implement on-page and off-page SEO strategies, including content optimization, link building, and technical SEO improvements.
• Monitor website performance using SEO tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush) and provide regular reports on key metrics.
• Identify and address technical SEO issues, such as site speed, mobile-friendliness, and crawlability, to improve search engine crawling and indexing.
• Collaborate with content creators and web developers to ensure SEO best practices are integrated into all digital initiatives.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest search engine algorithms, SEO trends, and industry best practices to adapt strategies accordingly.

Skills

Keyword research

Competitive analysis

On-page optimization

Off-page optimization

Technical SEO

Link building

Analytics

Remote work

Strategic recommendations

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Remote SEO Specialist to enhance their online visibility and drive organic traffic. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for developing and executing effective search engine optimization strategies to improve search engine rankings, increase website traffic, and generate qualified leads. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring our digital content is discoverable and performs optimally across search engines.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough keyword research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for organic growth.
• Develop and implement on-page and off-page SEO strategies, including content optimization, link building, and technical SEO improvements.
• Monitor website performance using SEO tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush) and provide regular reports on key metrics.
• Identify and address technical SEO issues, such as site speed, mobile-friendliness, and crawlability, to improve search engine crawling and indexing.
• Collaborate with content creators and web developers to ensure SEO best practices are integrated into all digital initiatives.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest search engine algorithms, SEO trends, and industry best practices to adapt strategies accordingly.

Requirements

• Proven experience of at least 3 years as an SEO Specialist or in a similar digital marketing role with a strong SEO focus.
• Demonstrable success in improving search engine rankings and driving organic traffic through SEO initiatives.
• Expertise in using SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or similar.
• Strong 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.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment, offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and online training.
• Access to cutting-edge SEO tools and resources.
• A supportive online community and collaborative team culture.