Web Developer (SEO)

Outsourced CFO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Website Developer to lead the management and enhancement of their website. This role involves maintaining the WordPress site, optimizing for SEO, updating content, and analyzing performance metrics. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in web management and a background in IT or related fields. This position values initiative, detail-oriented work, and innovative thinking, offering a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years managing websites and SEO strategies.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Passionate about innovation and excellence in work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update WordPress website and build new landing pages.
• Conduct keyword research and implement SEO strategies.
• Monitor website analytics and prepare performance reports.

Skills

Website maintenance

SEO strategies

Content management

Analytical thinking

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in IT, Web Development, or related field

SEO certifications

Job description

We are recruiting for a skilled and driven Website Developer to take ownership of our digital front door and help accelerate inbound growth. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and continuously improving our company website, building high-performing landing pages, and managing ongoing content updates to ensure a seamless and user-friendly experience.

You will also lead the implementation of SEO strategies that strengthen search visibility, increase organic traffic, and generate qualified inbound leads. This position is ideal for someone who blends technical website capability with strategic marketing thinking, and who is passionate about using data and best practice to drive measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Website Maintenance & Development
  • Maintain and update WordPress website, build new landing pages, update copy and assets, optimize site speed and mobile responsiveness, implement plugins and integrations
• SEO Strategy & Implementation
  • Conduct keyword research, on-page optimization, coordinate with content team for SEO-friendly blogs and landing pages, track performance via analytics tools
• Content Updates & Blog Management
  • Upload and format blogs on CMS, apply SEO best practices, collaborate with content team on proofreading and editing
• Reporting & Insights
  • Monitor website analytics, prepare monthly SEO and website performance reports, identify trends and improvement opportunities

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s in IT, Web Development, or related field
• SEO certifications beneficial
• 3–5 years managing websites and SEO strategies
• Ambition
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Innovation
• Family first
• Integrity matters
• Switched on Thinking
• Excellence in everything
• Growth and success