SEO Specialist (Remote)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled SEO Specialist to join a fully remote marketing team. You will conduct keyword research, implement on-page and off-page SEO strategies, and monitor performance to drive organic traffic.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of SEO experience, a solid understanding of technical and content SEO, and proficiency with GA, GSC, SEMrush, Moz, and Ahrefs. Join a growing company and impact online visibility from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
• Proven track record of improving organic search rankings and traffic.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as GA, GSC, SEMrush, Moz, or Ahrefs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough keyword research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for organic growth.
• Develop and implement effective on-page and off-page SEO strategies to improve search engine rankings.
• Optimize website content, meta descriptions, title tags, and site structure for search engines.
• Build high-quality backlinks through outreach and content promotion strategies.
• Monitor website performance using SEO tools (GA, GSC, SEMrush, Moz, Ahrefs) and provide regular reports on key metrics.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates, and best practices.

Skills

SEO

Keyword research

On-page optimization

Off-page optimization

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Related field experience

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Moz

Ahrefs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and analytical SEO Specialist to join their fully remote marketing team. This role is essential for improving organic search visibility and driving qualified traffic to their websites. You will be responsible for conducting keyword research, implementing on-page and off-page SEO strategies, and monitoring search engine performance. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of SEO best practices, a proven ability to improve search rankings, and is passionate about staying current with search engine algorithm updates. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work independently, collaborate with a dispersed team, and significantly impact the company’s online presence from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough keyword research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for organic growth.
• Develop and implement effective on-page and off-page SEO strategies to improve search engine rankings.
• Optimize website content, meta descriptions, title tags, and site structure for search engines.
• Build high-quality backlinks through outreach and content promotion strategies.
• Monitor website performance using SEO tools (e.g., Google Analytics, SEMrush, Ahrefs) and provide regular reports on key metrics.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
• Proven track record of improving organic search rankings and traffic for websites.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Moz, or Ahrefs.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO, content SEO, and link building strategies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Allowance for home office setup and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to work with a growing company and make a significant impact on its online success.