Seo Executive

Altitude Marketing; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based marketing agency is looking for an SEO Executive in Gauteng. You will support the SEO Manager with keyword research, on-page SEO strategies, and performance analysis using tools like Google Analytics. Candidates should have at least 3 years of SEO experience, with skills in using tools like SEMrush and Ahrefs. This position offers excellent career progression and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives

A supportive and passionate team

Day off for your birthday

Great annual leave package

Qualifications

• 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 and Ahrefs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive keyword research.
• Develop and optimise on-page SEO elements.
• Create detailed content briefs.
• Support in technical SEO audits.
• Monitor website performance.
• Conduct competitor analysis.
• Collaborate with the marketing team for SEO integration.

Skills

Keyword research

On-page SEO optimization

Analytical skills

Using SEO tools

Communication skills

Technical SEO audits

Education

Certification in SEO or digital marketing

Tools

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Moz

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Google Tag Manager

AI tools (ChatGPT, SurferSEO)

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.