Senior SEO Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 520.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote-first culture

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior SEO Specialist to join its fully remote marketing team. You will lead advanced SEO strategies to boost organic visibility, drive qualified traffic, and improve conversions across a complex e-commerce platform.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of SEO experience, strong technical skills (site speed, mobile, schema), and a proven track record with SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, and Google tools.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of SEO experience focusing on strategy and execution.
• Proven success in improving organic rankings and traffic for complex sites.
• Strong technical SEO knowledge: site speed, mobile-friendliness, schema markup.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies across on-page, off-page, and technical SEO.
• Conduct keyword research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Perform technical audits and implement optimizations to improve crawlability and performance.
• Build and manage high-quality link-building campaigns.
• Monitor SEO performance using GA, Search Console, and SEMrush.
• Collaborate with content creators and developers to embed SEO best practices.

Kenntnisse

SEO Strategy

Keyword Research

Technical SEO

Analytics

Remote Collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Moz

Screaming Frog

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding e-commerce platform, is seeking a highly skilled Senior SEO Specialist to join their fully remote marketing team. This critical role will focus on developing and implementing advanced search engine optimization strategies to enhance organic visibility, drive qualified traffic, and improve website conversion rates. The ideal candidate possesses a deep technical understanding of SEO, a proven track record of successful campaign execution, and a passion for staying ahead of search engine algorithm changes. This is an excellent opportunity for an SEO expert looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies, including on-page, off-page, and technical SEO.
• Conduct in-depth keyword research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for growth.
• Perform technical SEO audits and implement necessary optimizations to improve website performance and crawlability.
• Build and manage high-quality link-building campaigns.
• Monitor and analyze website traffic and SEO performance using tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEMrush.
• Collaborate with content creators and web developers to ensure SEO best practices are integrated into all aspects of the website.
• Stay current with the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates, and industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain SEO reports, providing actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Optimize website content for search engines and user experience.
• Mentor junior SEO team members and contribute to the team's overall knowledge base.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), with a focus on strategy and execution.
• Proven success in improving organic search rankings and traffic for complex websites.
• In-depth knowledge of technical SEO, including site speed, mobile-friendliness, and schema markup.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, Screaming Frog, Google Analytics, and Google Search Console.
• Strong understanding of content marketing and its role in SEO.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in a remote team.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and significant opportunities for professional development. Employees benefit from flexible working hours, a supportive team culture, and the chance to work on challenging projects with a leading online brand. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of working from home while driving impactful SEO results.