SEO Specialist

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: TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

: SALARY

£6

: HOURS PER WEEK

40

: DATE UPDATED

Sep 2, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

SEO Specialist – South Africa

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Remote

We are looking for an experienced SEO Specialist to join our team and take ownership of SEO strategy and performance across our clients.

This is a high-impact, hands-on role covering technical SEO, on-page optimisation, content strategy, keyword research, and off-page SEO. You should have strong experience using SEO tools and be comfortable working with clients, developers, content writers, and marketing teams.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and execute end-to-end SEO strategies
* Conduct technical, on-page, content, and backlink audits
* Perform keyword research, competitor analysis, and topical gap analysis
* Optimise titles, headings, metadata, schema, internal linking, and website content
* Identify and coordinate technical SEO fixes including crawlability, page speed, structured data, and site architecture
* Manage link-building, digital PR, and authority-building campaigns
* Monitor organic traffic, rankings, conversions, and other SEO KPIs
* Use Google Analytics and Search Console to identify opportunities and provide actionable insights
* Prepare monthly client reports with clear insights, recommendations, and next steps
* Use AI tools and AI-driven workflows to improve SEO research, content, targeting, analysis, and reporting
* Work closely with content writers, developers, and marketing teams
* Stay up to date with Google algorithm changes, SERP features, AI search, and the latest SEO trends
* Support reputation management activities when required

Requirements

* Minimum 5 years of hands-on SEO experience
* Strong experience in a senior, agency, or in-house SEO role
* Proven track record of improving organic traffic, rankings, and website performance
* Advanced knowledge of technical, on-page, and off-page SEO
* Strong knowledge of Google Analytics and Google Search Console
* Hands-on experience with Ahrefs, SEMrush, and Screaming Frog
* Good understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as they relate to SEO
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent written and spoken English
* Confident communicating with clients through Teams, Zoom, telephone, and meetings
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects
* Strong understanding of current AI and SEO developments

Experience with WordPress, Shopify, Magento, local SEO, international SEO, structured data, CRO, Google Ads/PPC, Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity, or similar tools is an advantage.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who takes ownership, thinks strategically, and is focused on results.

You should be able to look beyond basic SEO checklists, identify what is preventing a website from growing, and develop practical strategies that deliver measurable improvements.

You should also be comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with clients and internal teams.

This is a long-term opportunity for an experienced SEO professional who wants to take ownership of campaigns and grow with the business.

How to Apply

Please send:

* Your CV
* Total years of SEO experience
* SEO tools you regularly use
* Examples of websites/campaigns where you achieved significant organic growth
* Your experience with AI in SEO
* Your expected monthly salary/rate

Application instruction: Include SEO Specialist in your application subject line.

Note: This is a dedicated full-time position during the agreed working hours.

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SEO Specialist

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