SEO Executive

Altitude Marketing; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based marketing agency is seeking a detail-oriented SEO Executive in Cape Town. The role involves conducting keyword research, implementing on-page strategies, and supporting the SEO Manager with data-driven initiatives. With excellent career progression opportunities, this position is suited for an experienced SEO professional looking to make a significant impact in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

A supportive team

Day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on SEO experience.
• Proven expertise in keyword research and on-page SEO optimisation.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive keyword research.
• Develop and optimise on-page SEO elements.
• Monitor and analyse website performance.

Skills

Keyword research

On-page SEO optimisation

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Tools

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Google Analytics

ChatGPT

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about all things SEO? UK-based marketing agency, Altitude Marketing, is looking for a detail-oriented and driven SEO Executive to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in supporting our SEO Manager in executing data-driven strategies that enhance search visibility, drive targeted traffic, and improve client performance.

Role Overview:

As an SEO Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting in-depth keyword research, implementing on-page SEO strategies, and creating detailed content briefs to guide content creators. Working closely with the SEO Manager, you will help shape and refine SEO strategies that deliver measurable results.

Role Development

We are committed to building a strong SEO team, and this role offers significant growth potential. With the support of the senior team, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious SEO professional looking to develop their skills and take on more responsibility over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive keyword research to identify opportunities for content and site optimisation.
• Develop and optimise on-page SEO elements, including meta titles, descriptions, headers, and internal linking.
• Create detailed content briefs to ensure high-quality, SEO-friendly content aligned with search intent.
• Support in technical SEO audits and provide recommendations for improving site structure, performance, and crawlability.
• Monitor and analyse website performance using tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEO platforms.
• Conduct competitor analysis to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with the wider marketing team to integrate SEO best practices into campaigns.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, search engine algorithm updates, and emerging SEO techniques.
• Provide regular performance reports, showcasing key insights and recommendations.
• Use AI-powered SEO tools (e.g., SurferSEO, Clearscope, ChatGPT, Jasper, Frase, etc.) to accelerate research, optimise content, and generate data-backed insights.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of hands-on SEO experience.
• Proven expertise in keyword research and on-page SEO optimisation.
• Experience working with SEO tools such as SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz and AI tools such as ChatGPT.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate insights.
• Experience using Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Google Tag Manager.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple clients and tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desired Skills

• Experience with website Content Management Systems (WordPress, Webflow, etc.).
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Ability to write SEO-friendly, high-quality web copy.
• Certification in SEO or digital marketing.

What We Offer

• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
• A supportive and passionate team.
• A day off for your birthday.
• Great annual leave package.

If you're an SEO enthusiast looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!