SEO Specialist

Somewhere; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A digital marketing agency is seeking an experienced SEO Specialist to enhance client digital presence. The role involves on-page and off-page optimization, technical SEO, and keyword recommendations. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of SEO experience, strong analytical skills, and expertise with tools like Google Search Console and SEMrush. This is a remote opportunity with flexible working hours in a client-facing position, ideal for those ready to drive organic visibility in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in SEO execution.
• Strong understanding of analytics tools.
• Proven track record of improving search visibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct keyword research and mapping.
• Optimize site structure and content for search engines.
• Implement technical SEO improvements.
• Monitor rankings and organic traffic.
• Collaborate with content specialists.

Skills

Keyword research

On-page optimization

Off-page optimization

Technical SEO

Competitor analysis

Google Search Console

Google Analytics

SEMrush

Client-facing skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Screaming Frog

SE Ranking

Job description

Role : SEO Specialist
Priority Location : Any
Working Hours : 8AM - 5PM EST (Mon - Fri)
Salary Range : USD 2000 - 3500 per month (The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)
Type of contract : Independent Contractor
Type of job: Remote

Role Overview

The SEO Specialist has broad digital marketing knowledge with a strong expertise in SEO. Their primary responsibility will be to support clients with on-page and off-page optimization, technical SEO enhancements, and keyword-targeted content recommendations to drive organic visibility and rankings. The right person will also have broad understanding of digital marketing and the ability to perform basic cross-functional tasks within SEO, PPC, and content marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct keyword research and mapping
• Optimize site structure, metadata, and content for search engines
• Implement technical SEO improvements (site speed, crawlability, schema, etc.)
• Set up reports and monitor rankings, organic traffic, and performance metrics
• Execute competitor analysis and content gap analysis
• Ability to draw insights and analysis from key metrics and performance
• Manage and optimize Google Business Profiles
• Build and maintain a strong local SEO presence
• Recommend content opportunities to support SEO strategy
• Collaborate with the Content Specialist for SEO-friendly copy
• Make recommendations to the project manager and client for key optimization tactics
• Execute tasks accurately and on time
• Build reports and maintain client-facing dashboards and workbooks
• Stay up-to-date with latest search engine trends and best practices
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years in SEO execution
• Strong understanding of Google Search Console, Google Analytics, SEMrush/Ahrefs, Screaming Frog
• Proven track record improving search visibility and rankings
• Comfortable in a client-facing role
• Experience working with US-based small and mid-sized businesses
• Experience with SE Ranking software a plus