Senior Seo Specialist - Whatjobs Direct

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work from SA

Medical aid plan

Retirement annuity

Online courses & workshops

Dynamic team

Autonomy & flexibility

Work-life balance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior SEO Specialist to join a leading digital agency in Cape Town. This fully remote role focuses on developing and executing advanced SEO strategies for a diverse client portfolio across international markets.

You will conduct keyword research, optimize on-page elements, and lead technical and off-page SEO efforts. Strong analytics, reporting, and collaboration with content and development teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on SEO experience with a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies for a variety of clients.
• Conduct thorough keyword research and competitive analysis.
• Perform on-page optimization including content, meta tags, and internal linking.
• Implement technical SEO best practices to improve crawlability and indexability.
• Develop and manage off-page SEO strategies, including link building and digital PR.
• Monitor and analyze website traffic, rankings, and other SEO metrics using GA and SEMrush.
• Provide regular performance reports and actionable recommendations to clients.
• Stay up-to-date with SEO trends and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with content creators, web developers, and marketing teams to ensure SEO integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve SEO-related issues to ensure optimal performance.

Skills

SEO Strategy

Keyword Research

Technical SEO

Analytics & Reporting

Content Strategy

Remote Work

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/CS

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Moz

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading digital agency based in Cape Town, Western Cape , is looking for an exceptional Senior SEO Specialist to join their growing team. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients and contribute to significant improvements in their online visibility and organic search performance. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth understanding of search engine algorithms, keyword research, on-page and off-page optimization techniques, and technical SEO. You will be responsible for developing and implementing cutting-edge SEO strategies, conducting in-depth analysis, and providing actionable insights to clients. If you are passionate about all things SEO and thrive in a remote, collaborative environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies for a variety of clients.
• Conduct thorough keyword research and competitive analysis.
• Perform on-page optimization, including content, meta tags, and internal linking.
• Implement technical SEO best practices to improve website crawlability and indexability.
• Develop and manage off-page SEO strategies, including link building and digital PR.
• Monitor and analyze website traffic, rankings, and other key SEO metrics using tools like Google Analytics and SEMrush.
• Provide regular performance reports and actionable recommendations to clients.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with content creators, web developers, and marketing teams to ensure SEO best practices are integrated.
• Troubleshoot and resolve SEO-related issues to ensure optimal performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in SEO, with a proven track record of success.
• Deep understanding of search engine algorithms and ranking factors.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, etc.
• Strong knowledge of technical SEO aspects, including site speed, mobile optimization, and schema markup.
• Experience with content strategy development and optimization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and reporting skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
• Experience with international SEO or e-commerce SEO is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience and expertise.
• As a fully remote position, you benefit from the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa.
• We provide a comprehensive medical aid plan and a retirement annuity.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development are actively encouraged through online courses and virtual workshops.
• You will join a dynamic and supportive team, working on exciting projects for diverse clients.
• This role offers significant autonomy and the chance to shape client SEO strategies.
• We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and results.
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible working hours.