SEO Specialist

Vaimo; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an SEO Consultant to enhance clients' digital presence. In this exciting role, you will leverage your expertise in SEO best practices to develop and execute strategies that drive organic growth. Collaborating with a talented team, you will conduct technical audits, perform keyword research, and provide actionable insights to clients. This position offers the chance to work with top retail brands and gain exposure to international experts in the dynamic e-commerce sector. If you're passionate about SEO and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Opportunity to work on top retail brands

Exposure to international developers

Manage complex projects in e-commerce

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of SEO experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong understanding of technical and content SEO principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement SEO strategies aligned with client goals.
• Conduct technical SEO audits and manage website migrations.

Skills

Keyword Research

SEO Best Practices

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Fast Learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Tag Manager

Google Search Console

SEMRush

Ahrefs

ScreamingFrog

Google Data Studio

Job description

Join our dynamic team as an SEO Consultant and become a vital player in driving our clients' digital success. You'll leverage your deep understanding of SEO best practices to implement technical optimisations and execute data-driven content strategies. As a consultant, you'll work closely with senior consultants, project managers, developers, and clients, ensuring our clients achieve measurable growth in organic visibility and traffic. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile retail brands and collaborate with international experts in a rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine comprehensive SEO strategies aligned with client goals and industry best practices.
• Provide consultation on SEO best practices and optimisation opportunities.
• Stay up to date on new and improved methods of improving online visibility and integrating improvements into the strategy.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through the complexities of search engine optimisation.
• Conduct technical SEO audits, identifying and resolving issues related to site architecture, crawl-ability, index-ability, and page speed.
• Consult on and manage SEO for website migrations and new site launches, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal performance.
• Perform in-depth keyword research and competitor analysis to identify relevant search terms and content opportunities.
• Utilise the full Google Suite and other analytics tools to track and analyse SEO performance metrics.
• Consult on and monitor algorithm updates and industry trends, adapting strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with other professionals to ensure SEO strategies are implemented effectively.
• Liaise directly with clients around SEO opportunities and optimisation roadmapping.

Examples Of What You Will Be Doing

• Working with colleagues and other agencies to implement required technical SEO changes.
• Consult on and monitor algorithm updates and industry trends, adapting strategies as needed.
• Optimising website content and metadata based on keyword research and best practices.
• Follow best practices for SEO and advise on the best approach.
• Manage the SEO for site migrations and new site launches.
• Execute SEO strategies.
• Analyse website traffic and performance data using Google Analytics and Google Search Console.
• Internal consulting with Senior Consultants, Project Managers, and Developers.
• Analyse data, build monthly reports, and provide insights.
• Keep up to date on industry changes and best practices (such as algorithm updates).
• Contribute to user experience and conversion optimization audits and testing projects.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant Bachelor's Degree.
• 2-3 years of experience in the field.
• An excellent understanding of keyword research, organic growth strategy, meta-data optimisations, and SEO best practices.
• Proficiency in Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Google Search Console.
• Solid understanding of technical and content SEO principles.
• Experience with SEO tools such as SEMRush, Ahrefs, ScreamingFrog, and Google Data Studio would be beneficial.
• The ability to read and understand coding languages such as HTML and CSS, as well as best practices across search engines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Retail and/or B2B experience would be beneficial.
• Good communication skills.
• Fast-learning and able to work under pressure.

Based On Experiences We Offer The Following

• Opportunity to work on some of South Africa’s top retail brands.
• Huge exposure to international developers, design experts, project managers, and development processes.
• Opportunity to manage complex projects in a booming industry (e-commerce).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting