Senior SEO Specialist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Generous leave and benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior SEO Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will develop and implement advanced SEO strategies to improve organic rankings, conduct in-depth keyword research, perform technical audits, and lead link-building initiatives from anywhere.

The ideal candidate will be data-driven with a deep understanding of search algorithms and best practices. You will work within a remote, globally distributed team, collaborating across functions to deliver

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in SEO.
• Proficient with GA, GSC, SEMrush or Ahrefs.
• Strong technical SEO knowledge (HTML, CSS, JS, site architecture).
• Expert in on-page and off-page optimization and link building.
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive SEO strategies to increase organic search visibility and drive qualified traffic.
• Conduct keyword research and analysis to identify opportunities for content creation and optimization.
• Perform technical SEO audits and resolve issues related to crawlability, indexability, and site speed.
• Execute on-page and off-page optimization techniques, including content optimization and backlink building.
• Monitor rankings, traffic, and conversions; provide regular performance reports with insights.
• Stay up-to-date with SEO trends and algorithm updates to ensure effectiveness.

Skills

SEO Strategy

Analytics

Remote collaboration

Communication

Team coordination

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior SEO Specialist to join their fully remote team. This pivotal role involves developing and implementing advanced search engine optimization strategies to significantly improve organic search rankings and drive targeted traffic to our client's websites. You will be responsible for conducting in-depth keyword research, technical SEO audits, on-page optimization, and link-building initiatives. The ideal candidate is a data-driven expert with a deep understanding of search engine algorithms and best practices, passionate about staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving SEO landscape, and able to contribute significantly to our client's online visibility and success from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive SEO strategies to increase organic search visibility and drive qualified traffic.
• Conduct thorough keyword research and analysis to identify opportunities for content creation and optimization.
• Perform technical SEO audits, identifying and resolving issues related to site architecture, crawlability, indexability, and site speed.
• Execute on-page and off-page optimization techniques, including content optimization, meta tag optimization, and strategic backlink building.
• Monitor search engine rankings, website traffic, and conversion rates, providing regular performance reports with actionable insights.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates, and best practices to ensure strategies remain effective.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), with a proven track record of success.
• In-depth knowledge of SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or similar.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and website architecture.
• Expertise in on-page and off-page optimization techniques, including content strategy and link acquisition.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable strategies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for working within a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous allowance for professional development, including courses and conferences.
• Opportunity to work with a talented, globally distributed team and make a significant impact.