Senior SEO Strategist — Remote, Data-Driven Growth

Placements24; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 997,000 - 1,496,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior SEO Specialist to join a forward-thinking marketing team in a fully remote role. You will enhance organic rankings, drive targeted traffic, and increase conversions through advanced SEO strategies.

As a highly analytical and strategic professional, you will conduct in-depth analyses, implement technical SEO improvements, and stay ahead of algorithm changes, collaborating with content creators, developers, and marketing for integrated campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive keyword research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for organic growth.
• Develop and execute strategic on-page and off-page SEO plans, including content optimization, link building, and technical SEO improvements.
• Monitor website performance using tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console, analyzing data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Perform technical SEO audits to identify and resolve issues related to site speed, crawlability, indexability, and mobile-friendliness.
• Create and manage detailed SEO reports, presenting findings and strategic recommendations to stakeholders.
• Stay current with search engine algorithms, industry best practices, and emerging SEO trends.
• Collaborate with content creators, web developers, and marketing teams to ensure SEO best practices are integrated into all digital initiatives.
• Drive strategy for local SEO initiatives and manage online directory listings.

Skills

SEO strategy

Keyword research

Analytics

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Moz

Screaming Frog

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior SEO Specialist to join a forward-thinking marketing team in a fully remote role. You will enhance organic rankings, drive targeted traffic, and increase conversions through advanced SEO strategies.

As a highly analytical and strategic professional, you will conduct in-depth analyses, implement technical SEO improvements, and stay ahead of algorithm changes, collaborating with content creators, developers, and marketing for integrated campaigns.