SEO Analyst / Data Specialist

RM Staffing B.V.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency in Johannesburg is seeking a highly analytical SEO Analyst / Data Specialist to drive SEO measurement and performance insights. In this role, you will create dashboards, manage KPI tracking, and collaborate with teams to ensure data informs SEO strategies. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years in SEO analytics and expertise in Google Analytics 4. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact growth through data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in SEO analytics, web analytics, or data analysis roles.
• Strong expertise in Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, Looker Studio (or equivalent BI tools).
• Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets and basic SQL for data querying.
• Experience building SEO dashboards and reports for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain dashboards to track SEO performance.
• Set up and manage KPI tracking for organic traffic and conversions.
• Conduct analyses to identify SEO gaps and opportunities.
• Provide insights and recommendations for SEO strategy.
• Collaborate with teams to inform decision-making with SEO insights.
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting.

Skills

SEO analytics

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Google Analytics 4

Google Search Console

Excel

SQL

Looker Studio

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

Job description

We are looking for a highly analytical SEO Analyst / Data Specialist to take ownership of SEO measurement, reporting, and performance insights. This role is critical in turning raw data into actionable recommendations that directly influence strategy, experimentation, and growth. You will work closely with SEO strategists, content teams, and leadership to ensure every SEO decision is guided by data.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain dashboards (rankings, CTR, conversions, revenue attribution, etc.) to track SEO performance.
• Set up and manage KPI tracking for organic traffic, bounce rate, keyword performance, and conversions.
• Conduct cohort analyses, keyword cannibalization checks, and trend analyses to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Provide insights and recommendations that feed directly into SEO strategy, testing, and ongoing optimization.
• Collaborate with marketing, content, and product teams to ensure SEO insights inform decision-making at all levels.
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting, working with analytics and dev teams as needed.

Job Requirements

Must-Haves

• 2–4 years in SEO analytics, web analytics, or data analysis roles.
• Strong expertise in Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, Looker Studio (or equivalent BI tools).
• Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets and at least basic SQL for data querying.
• Experience building SEO dashboards and reports for stakeholders at different levels.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Nice-to-Haves

• Familiarity with BI platforms like Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience analyzing enterprise or multi-market SEO data sets.
• Knowledge of Python / R for automation and advanced analytics.
• Experience supporting A / B testing and experimentation frameworks.