SEO Manager (SA)

Greenpark; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A global brand publishing firm is seeking an experienced SEO Manager to optimize search strategies and drive performance for major clients. In this role, you will execute comprehensive SEO strategies, conduct technical audits, and collaborate cross-functionally. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in SEO, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with tools such as Google Analytics and WordPress. Join a company that values inclusivity and respects all backgrounds.

Benefits

25 days of paid holidays per year, plus public holidays and birthday off

Christmas Closure (extra days on top of your holiday allowance)

Monthly entertainment subscription paid by the company (e.g., Netflix)

Access to Free VDU Eye Tests and Employee Assistance Programme

Social Events and wellness initiatives

Work from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year

Yearly Calm subscription

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience within the SEO industry.
• Experience within a similar role in an agency environment.
• Fluency in Italian, French, German, or Spanish is advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of the latest SEO techniques and algorithm updates.
• A proven track record in delivering high performance SEO strategies.

Responsibilities

• Execute SEO strategy across technical SEO and content.
• Conduct technical SEO auditing and monitoring.
• Provide recommendations for technical SEO fixes.
• Recommendation for content optimization.
• Conduct keyword research and competitive gap analysis.

Skills

Linkbuilding

SEO Tools

Keyword Research

Google Analytics

CSS

Content Management Systems

Conversion Optimization

HTML5

Google Search Console

SEO

Wordpress

Analytics

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Job description

SEO Manager

Fulltime permanent.

Remote. Based in South Africa.

About Greenpark

Greenpark is a global awardwinning performancedriven content leader and brand publishing Purposeis to help brands create meaningful connections that impact peoples lives through performancedriven contentfor search and social. Our unique expertise in Omnichannel Search & Insights Creative Content and Performance Tech are delivered to our clients via an ad agency and inhouse model.

We do this for a global client portfolio including Unilever Campari Group AIA Sanofi Nestle Lipton Kimberley Clark Straumann Ricola Globe Telecom and more.

Our Values

As a company we strive and act together in our ambition to make a positive impact for the people and brands we serve we do everything with kindness and respect at the core. We Strive Acting Together With Kindnessare the values that guide us.

About the role

Were looking for an experienced SEO Manager to join our SEO team and work with one of our largest clients in EMEA and the US. This role requires someone who is both strategic and executionfocused equally comfortable crafting organic performance strategies as they are optimizing omnichannel campaigns.

Youll work crossfunctionally with strategy content and data teams to ensure SEO drives measurable business outcomes and integrates seamlessly with the broader business.

What youll do

Execute SEO strategy across technical SEO content (onpage) backlink strategy etc.

o Technical SEO auditing and monitoring including error identification.

o Recommendations for Tech SEO fixes and prioritisation by impact.

Content optimisation recommendations including tags and titles.

Keyword research and taxonomy creation and competitive gap analysis.

Identification of SEO performance blockers and prioritisation of fixes.

Extracting collating and analysing web performance data and stats.

Develop materials templates processes and methodologies to deliver worldclass SEO.

Deliver the unique GPC methodology in support of creating multimarket content at scale.

Support content teams to create and optimise assets that align with the SEO strategy.

Build capability and processes to monitor and report on SEO metrics and performance.

o Assist in the creation of reports and dashboards for presentation to clients.

Research plan and build out content strategies for GPC clients.

Communicate SEO insights and expertise to clients.

Build out decks to support strategic search optimisation consulting.

Create update and summarise monthly SEO reports.

Support all accountrelated SEO activity.

Manage and validate (QA) freelancer outputs to meet highest standards.

Review multiple language work especially around keyword discovery.

Create content briefs at scale for both projects and content hubs.

Review articles created for SEO quality assurance.

Recommend relevant content optimisations for maximum impact.

Supporting Head of Search on newbusiness requirements and larger projects.

Where required manage time and quality of freelancers and junior members of staff.

Liaise with project management team to improve processes and resource management.

About you

4 years of experience within the SEO industry

Experience within a similar role in an agency environment

Preferably educated to degreelevel

Fluency in either Italian French German and Spanish would be advantageous

Strong working knowledge of the latest SEO techniques and algorithm updates

Good knowledge of Google Webmaster Tools Google Analytics and AdWords

A proven track record in delivering high performance SEO strategies for a range of clients

Experience in creating effective outreach strategies

Excellent communication and clientfacing skills

Strong HTML and CSS skills

Excellent presentation and reporting skills

A good working knowledge of WordPress and other CMS platforms

You live & breathe Greenparks core valueschampioning openness respect innovation and teamworkso that every interaction both internally and externally reflects our commitment to our values.

How well support you

• 25 days of paid holidays per year ZA public holidays and your birthday off.
• Christmas Closure (extra days on top of your holiday allowance)
• A monthly entertainment subscription paid by the company (e.g. Amazon Prime Netflix Spotify etc)
• Access to Free VDU Eye Tests and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Participate in wellness and peer recognition initiatives (e.g. On The Spot Awards and Value Champion Awards).
• Social Events Join us for our major annual social events : Spring Summer Halloween and Christmas parties plus many other adhoc events.
• WFA policy work from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year.
• Yearly Calm subscription

At Greenpark we believe the best ideas come from the widest range of perspectives. We welcome and celebrate every background identity and experience across our global workforce. By fostering a culture of respect inclusivity and collaboration were committed to ensuring everyones voice is heard and everyone can thrive.

All applications shall be considered for employment without regard to race ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation gender identity age neurodivergence disability status or any other protected characteristics.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Linkbuilding,SEO Tools,Keyword Research,Google Analytics,CSS,Content Management Systems,Conversion Optimization,HTML5,Google Search Console,SEO,Wordpress,Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1