Senior SEO Specialist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional development

Performance-based incentives

Impact on online growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior SEO Specialist to lead our SEO initiatives for Nelspruit-based projects, with a fully remote work setup. You will design and implement comprehensive SEO strategies to boost organic rankings, traffic, and conversions, collaborating with content and development teams to integrate SEO best practices across digital efforts.

The role requires at least 5 years of SEO experience, expertise in keyword research, on-page and technical SEO, and proficiency with major SEO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Digital Media, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in SEO, with a track record of successfully increasing organic search visibility.
• Expertise in keyword research, on-page optimization, technical SEO, and link-building strategies.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or Moz.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to drive strategic decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough keyword research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for organic growth.
• Develop and implement on-page optimization strategies, including meta tags, content optimization, and internal linking.
• Execute off-page SEO strategies, focusing on link building, digital PR, and local SEO where applicable.
• Monitor and analyze website performance using SEO tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush) to track rankings, traffic, and conversions.
• Collaborate with web development teams to ensure technical SEO best practices are implemented on the website.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates, and industry best practices, providing insights and recommendations to the team.

Skills

SEO strategy

Data analytics

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Moz

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an analytical and results-driven Senior SEO Specialist to join their growing digital marketing team, operating remotely to support their Nelspruit -based initiatives. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive search engine optimization strategies to increase organic search rankings, drive website traffic, and improve conversion rates. This role requires a deep understanding of search engine algorithms, keyword research, on-page and off-page optimization techniques, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights. You will work closely with content creators, developers, and marketing managers to ensure SEO best practices are integrated across all digital efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough keyword research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for organic growth.
• Develop and implement on-page optimization strategies, including meta tags, content optimization, and internal linking.
• Execute off-page SEO strategies, focusing on link building, digital PR, and local SEO where applicable.
• Monitor and analyze website performance using SEO tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush) to track rankings, traffic, and conversions.
• Collaborate with web development teams to ensure technical SEO best practices are implemented on the website.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates, and industry best practices, providing insights and recommendations to the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Digital Media, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in SEO, with a track record of successfully increasing organic search visibility.
• Expertise in keyword research, on-page optimization, technical SEO, and link-building strategies.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or Moz.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to drive strategic decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's online presence and growth.