Senior SEO Specialist (Part Time | Remote)

Gocarpathian; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A premium SEO agency is seeking a Senior SEO Specialist to lead SEO strategy and manage campaigns. This remote part-time role requires a minimum of 5 years of hands-on SEO experience and involves direct communication with clients. The ideal candidate works well independently and is proactive in problem-solving. Expected hours are 20 per week, with potential to move to full-time based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on SEO experience.
• Ability to lead multiple campaigns and meet deadlines consistently.
• Strong understanding of modern SEO practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team of SEO administrators.
• Communicate directly with clients, offering strategy and performance updates.
• Conduct in-depth SEO audits and troubleshoot technical SEO issues.

Skills

SEO experience

Client communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Title: Senior SEO Specialist (Part-Time, Remote)

About Us
We are a premium SEO agency founded in 2021, responsible for generating over $10M in revenue through high-impact organic SEO campaigns. In addition to our agency work, we operate SERPs, a SaaS platform that delivers local SEO solutions for agencies, home service providers, multi-location businesses, law firms, and medical practices.

Our mission is to elevate both our team and our clients through exceptional SEO execution, grounded in our core values of reliability, kindness, specialized knowledge, and dedication.

Position Overview
We are currently seeking a Senior SEO Specialist to lead SEO strategy, manage campaigns, and guide a small team of SEO administrators. The ideal candidate is proactive, independent, technically strong, and comfortable interacting with clients directly.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team of SEO administrators
• Communicate directly with clients, offering strategy and performance updates
• Conduct in-depth SEO audits and troubleshoot technical SEO issues
• Perform keyword research and competitor analysis
• Develop and implement SEO strategies, including Google Business Profile (GBP) management, citation building, and backlink outreach

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on SEO experience
• Ability to lead multiple campaigns and meet deadlines consistently
• Strong understanding of modern SEO practices as of 2025
• Self-starter with a proactive approach and problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable in a client-facing role

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves)

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities

Work Schedule

• Part-time: 20 hours per week to start
• Potential to move to full-time based on performance and needs
• Business hours are based on Eastern Time (working hours from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM BG Time)

Hiring Process

• Submit a short Loom video introducing yourself
• First interview with a hiring manager
• Final interview with a senior executive

Start Date

• Immediate start preferred

Job Type: Part-time
Location: Remote
Work Hours: EST (Eastern Time) hours required
Compensation: Based on experience and discussed during the interview process

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 20 per week

Experience:

• SEO: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote