Senior SEO Strategist - Remote, Impactful Growth

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,482,000 - 2,141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development

Advanced SEO tools access

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks a seasoned Lead SEO Specialist to drive organic growth from a fully remote position in South Africa. You will develop and execute advanced SEO strategies, conduct technical audits, and lead keyword research while mentoring junior team members.

Collaborate with content and development teams, stay ahead of algorithm changes, and translate data into actionable insights to boost rankings and conversions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of SEO experience with proven success.
• Strong knowledge of technical, on-page, off-page and local SEO.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring juniors.
• Proficient with SEO analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive SEO strategies to increase rankings and traffic.
• Conduct in-depth technical SEO audits and fix issues.
• Perform keyword research to identify high-value opportunities.
• Oversee on-page and off-page SEO, including content optimization and link building.
• Mentor and guide junior SEO team members, fostering their growth.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Moz

Job description

WhatJobs Direct seeks a seasoned Lead SEO Specialist to drive organic growth from a fully remote position in South Africa. You will develop and execute advanced SEO strategies, conduct technical audits, and lead keyword research while mentoring junior team members.

Collaborate with content and development teams, stay ahead of algorithm changes, and translate data into actionable insights to boost rankings and conversions.