SEO Analyst

Accenture in South Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa seeks a Junior SEO Specialist to assist in driving organic growth and improving search visibility. This hands-on role involves optimizing website elements, conducting keyword research, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of SEO experience and a relevant marketing qualification. This is a great opportunity to develop skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of SEO experience in an agency environment.
• Solid understanding of Google's ranking algorithms and EEAT principles.
• Experience interpreting SEO data and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of SEO strategies to support client objectives.
• Conduct keyword research to identify relevant search opportunities.
• Help prepare SEO reports and uncover actionable insights.

Skills

SEO experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in marketing

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

Foundational SEO Execution

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.

Performance Support & Reporting

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.

Collaboration & Mindset

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.