Senior Seo Manager

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

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior SEO Manager to develop advanced strategies for enterprise-level clients. In this role, you will oversee SEO programs, mentor a team, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive organic growth. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of SEO experience, technical proficiency, and leadership skills. Join a company that emphasizes growth and offers a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Flexible remote work (up to 60%)

Paid leave for primary and secondary caregivers

Self-development paid day each month

Access to Jellyfish Learn

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of technical SEO experience.
• Experience developing SEO strategies that drive measurable results for large-scale websites.
• Ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive SEO strategies tailored to client goals.
• Lead technical SEO programs for enterprise-level accounts.
• Conduct in-depth technical SEO audits.

Skills

Technical SEO

Analytical expertise

Leadership

In-depth understanding of web technologies

Tools

Google Analytics 4

Adobe Analytics

Google Search Console

Job description

Job Description

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. You'll be reporting to the Senior SEO Director.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive SEO strategies tailored to client goals, encompassing technical SEO, content optimisation, 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 optimisation 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 Google Analytics 4 (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.

Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme.

Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am and 6:30pm 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: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

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