SEO Analyst

Accenture in South Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Junior SEO Specialist to support organic growth and improve search visibility. The role involves implementing SEO strategies, conducting keyword research, and optimizing website elements under guidance. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of SEO experience and a relevant qualification. This position is based in Midrand, South Africa, providing opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of SEO experience, ideally in an agency.
• Familiarity with enterprise CMS platforms, preferably WordPress.
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of SEO strategies.
• Conduct keyword research for search opportunities.
• Optimise website elements like meta tags and internal linking.

Skills

SEO experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Matric and relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Google Search Console

Google Analytics

Job description

About The Role

SEO is part science, curiosity, and adaptability - and if you’re excited to develop in all three, you’ll fit right in. As a Junior SEO Specialist, you’ll support the team in driving organic growth, improving search visibility, and ensuring that each optimization contributes to measurable client impact.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll work across on-page, technical, and off-page SEO - supported by senior team leads to help you grow and craft your expertise. If you're detail oriented, eager to learn, and enjoy problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to build your skills and make a meaningful contribution.

The role also provides exposure to specialist verticals within the broader digital ecosystem, giving you the chance to deepen your understanding of SEO in a real-world, performance-driven context.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of SEO strategies that support client and business objectives.
• Conduct keyword research to identify relevant search opportunities.
• Optimise website elements including meta tags, structured data, and internal linking under guidance from senior team members.
• Support technical SEO audits by helping to identify crawl, indexation, or page speed issues.
• Contribute to backlink analysis and off-page SEO tasks to strengthen domain authority.
• Participate in local SEO optimisation, including Google Business Profile updates.
• Collaborate with developers and UX teams to help apply SEO best practices to site architecture and performance.
• Assist in tracking SEO performance using tools like GA4 and Google Search Console.
• Support the monitoring of competitor strategies and identification of SEO gaps.
• Help prepare SEO reports and uncover actionable insights through guided analysis.
• Work closely with content and marketing teams to ensure SEO best practices are integrated across campaigns and web content.
• Bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset—willing to learn, adapt, and contribute to team success.
• Maintain a positive, can-do attitude with a strong sense of ownership and collaboration.

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Skills

• 1–3 years of SEO experience (ideally within an agency environement).
• Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification (preferably marketing-focused) are essential.
• Solid understanding of Google’s ranking algorithms, EEAT principles, and the fundamentals of technical SEO.
• Working knowledge of SEO tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and third-party platforms.
• Familiarity with enterprise CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress).
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (advantageous, but not required).
• Exposure to schema markup and structured data implementation.
• Ability to interpret SEO data and performance metrics to support decision-making.
• Experience in telecommunications or financial services sectors is a plus.
• Role is based in JHB, but strong CPT-based candidates will also be considered.