Remote SEO Specialist: Drive Growth & Traffic

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Learning budget for certifications

Collaborative remote team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated SEO Specialist for a fully remote role. You will conduct keyword research, optimize content and technical elements, build backlinks, and monitor performance with GA/SEMrush.

Independence and a proactive mindset are essential as you contribute to the company's online growth from anywhere. You’ll collaborate with the marketing team in a remote culture, stay ahead of search engine updates, and implement cutting-edge strategies to improve organic visibility and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an SEO Specialist with a strong understanding of search engine algorithms and best practices.
• Proficiency in tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or similar.
• Experience with both on-page and technical SEO, as well as off-page SEO strategies.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to make informed SEO decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, crucial for remote collaboration and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive keyword research and analysis to identify opportunities for content and on-page optimization.
• Implement on-page SEO strategies, including optimizing meta tags, content, and site structure for target keywords.
• Perform technical SEO audits and work with development teams to address issues impacting search engine crawling and indexing.
• Develop and execute a link-building strategy to acquire high-quality backlinks from relevant and authoritative websites.
• Monitor SEO performance using tools like Google Analytics and SEMrush, reporting on key metrics and providing actionable insights.

Skills

Keyword research

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

SEO strategy

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated SEO Specialist for a fully remote role. You will conduct keyword research, optimize content and technical elements, build backlinks, and monitor performance with GA/SEMrush.

Independence and a proactive mindset are essential as you contribute to the company's online growth from anywhere. You’ll collaborate with the marketing team in a remote culture, stay ahead of search engine updates, and implement cutting-edge strategies to improve organic visibility and