Senior SEO Manager

Jellyfish; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency in Durban is seeking a Senior SEO Manager to drive advanced SEO strategies for enterprise-level clients. You'll oversee technical SEO programs, manage a team, and collaborate to enhance online visibility. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to mentor others. This full-time position offers a flexible work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Custom work environment with flexible hours

Paid self-development days

Generous leave for primary caregivers

Financial support for returning caregivers

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of technical SEO experience.
• Technical proficiency in web technologies including servers and frameworks.
• Ability to work with large datasets using tools like GA4 and Adobe Analytics.
• Experience developing SEO strategies for large websites.
• Awareness of LLM and AI-influenced search.
• Use AI tools for research and content ideation.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability.
• Ability to present complex information to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive SEO strategies.
• Lead technical SEO programs for enterprise accounts.
• Conduct in-depth technical SEO audits.
• Inform clients about AI-powered tools and search optimization.
• Leverage AI for campaign efficiency.
• Collaborate with clients on business objectives.
• Oversee SEO roadmaps and project delivery.
• Utilize data pipelines for process automation.
• Stay informed on industry trends and algorithm updates.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Linkbuilding

SEO Tools

Keyword Research

Google Analytics

CSS

Content Management Systems

Conversion Optimization

HTML5

Google Search Console

SEO

WordPress

Analytics

Job description

Overview

The Senior SEO Manager leads the development of advanced SEO strategies for enterprise-level clients ensuring alignment with their business objectives. You will manage technical SEO programs guiding a team of SEO professionals and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive organic growth and enhance online visibility. Youll be reporting to the Senior SEO Director.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive SEO strategies tailored to client goals encompassing technical SEO, content optimization, and link-building initiatives.
• Lead technical SEO programs for enterprise-level accounts, ensuring best practices are applied to enhance site performance and search rankings.
• Conduct in-depth technical SEO audits identifying issues related to site architecture, crawlability, and indexation.
• Explore optimization opportunities for large language models (LLMs) and AI-driven search, advising clients on their potential impact on visibility and brand performance.
• Educate clients on how AI-powered tools and generative search are shaping user discovery, integrating these insights into SEO strategies.
• Leverage AI to enhance research, content creation, automation, and data analysis, driving efficiency in campaign delivery.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives, providing strategic insights to achieve desired outcomes.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of SEO roadmaps, ensuring delivery of projects within budget constraints.
• Utilise data pipelines and cloud technology to automate processes and develop datasets for analysis.
• Stay informed about industry trends and algorithm updates, adjusting strategies to maintain competitiveness.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and professional development.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of technical SEO experience.
• Technical Proficiency: In-depth understanding of web technologies including servers, applications, middleware, edgeware, and front-end frameworks and their impact on SEO performance.
• Analytical Expertise: Ability to work with large datasets utilizing tools like GA4, Adobe Analytics, Google Search Console, and enterprise SEO platforms to derive actionable insights.
• Experience developing SEO strategies that drive measurable results for large-scale websites.
• Awareness of LLM and AI-influenced search with the ability to guide clients on opportunities, risks, and best practices.
• Use AI tools to support research, content ideation, and workflow automation without compromising quality.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise, and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. with flexible working hours.
• Growth Your Way: Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to Jellyfish Learn.
• Family Support: 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers. We also provide 1,000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support transition back into work.

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#LI-Hybrid

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Linkbuilding, SEO Tools, Keyword Research, Google Analytics, CSS, Content Management Systems, Conversion Optimization, HTML5, Google Search Console, SEO, WordPress, Analytics

Experience

years

Vacancy

1