SEO Specialist

Placements24; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a data-driven SEO Specialist to join a fully remote marketing team. You will conduct keyword research, monitor performance, and implement on-page and off-page strategies to boost organic visibility.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years SEO experience, strong analytics, and proficiency with SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, GA, and Search Console. Remote collaboration and initiative are highly valued in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, CS or related field.
• 2–4 years of SEO experience with a proven track record.
• Proficiency with SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, GA and Search Console.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO, content optimization and link building.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive keyword research and identify opportunities for organic growth.
• Develop and implement on-page and off-page SEO strategies to improve rankings.
• Perform technical SEO audits and recommend site improvements for crawlability/indexing.
• Monitor website performance with Google Analytics and Search Console and report metrics.
• Stay updated with latest SEO trends and best practices.
• Collaborate with content creators and developers to embed SEO best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Related field

Tools

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Moz

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a data-driven and analytical SEO Specialist to join their growing digital marketing team, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is crucial for enhancing the company's organic search visibility and driving qualified traffic to their web properties. You will be responsible for conducting in-depth keyword research, analyzing website performance, and implementing both on-page and off-page SEO strategies. The ideal candidate is passionate about search engine algorithms, possesses strong analytical skills, and thrives in a remote environment where collaboration and initiative are highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's online presence through strategic SEO initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive keyword research and identify opportunities for organic growth.
• Develop and implement on-page and off-page SEO strategies to improve search engine rankings.
• Perform technical SEO audits and recommend site improvements to enhance crawlability and indexability.
• Monitor website performance using tools like Google Analytics and Search Console, and report on key metrics.
• Stay updated with the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates, and best practices.
• Collaborate with content creators and web developers to ensure SEO best practices are integrated into all digital assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
• Proven track record of improving organic search rankings and traffic.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, Google Analytics, and Google Search Console.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO, content optimization, and link-building strategies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• A collaborative team culture focused on data-driven results and continuous learning.