Senior SEO Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior SEO Specialist to join a fully remote team and drive organic growth for a diverse client portfolio. You will develop and implement advanced SEO strategies, conduct keyword research, perform technical audits, and lead on-page and off-page optimization while collaborating with content creators and developers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of SEO experience, strong analytics, and expertise with GA, GSC, SEMrush, Ahrefs or Moz.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven SEO experience.
• Strong knowledge of technical SEO, on-page optimization and off-page strategies.
• Proficient with SEO tools (GA, GSC, SEMrush, Ahrefs or Moz).
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work remotely and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies to improve organic search rankings and traffic.
• Conduct thorough keyword research, competitive analysis, and content gap analysis.
• Perform technical SEO audits, identifying and resolving website issues impacting search performance.
• Implement on-page and off-page optimization tactics, including content optimization and link building.
• Monitor and analyze SEO performance using tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEMrush.
• Stay current with search engine algorithm updates and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with content creators and web developers to ensure SEO best practices are integrated.
• Provide regular reports and insights on SEO performance to clients and internal teams.

Skills

SEO Strategy

Keyword Research

Data Analysis

Content Optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, CS, or related field

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Moz

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding digital marketing agency renowned for its innovative solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior SEO Specialist to join their fully remote team. This role is pivotal in driving organic growth for a diverse portfolio of clients by developing and implementing advanced search engine optimization strategies. The ideal candidate possesses a deep technical understanding of SEO, a strategic mindset for content optimization, and a proven ability to achieve top search engine rankings. You will be responsible for conducting in-depth keyword research, technical SEO audits, link building strategies, and performance analysis. This is a remote-first position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating virtually with a talented team of digital marketing professionals. We are committed to empowering our remote employees with the tools and support needed for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies to improve organic search rankings and traffic.
• Conduct thorough keyword research, competitive analysis, and content gap analysis.
• Perform technical SEO audits, identifying and resolving website issues impacting search performance.
• Implement on-page and off-page optimization tactics, including content optimization and link building.
• Monitor and analyze SEO performance using tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEMrush.
• Stay current with search engine algorithm updates and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with content creators and web developers to ensure SEO best practices are integrated.
• Provide regular reports and insights on SEO performance to clients and internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
• In-depth knowledge of technical SEO, on-page optimization, and off-page strategies.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or Moz.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Excellent understanding of search engine algorithms and ranking factors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Experience in a remote work environment is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Fully remote work opportunity.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and learning.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.
• Access to cutting-edge SEO tools and technologies.