205 Search Engine Marketing jobs in South Africa

Job description:

Job Locations: Remote

Department: Marketing

Type: Regular, Full-Time

Working hours: 8:30-6:30 CST

Role Overview: We're seeking a creative, data-driven SEO and Content Marketing Manager to lead QuickStart's content strategy across digital and offline channels. You'll craft engaging content that drives awareness, generates leads, supports product adoption, and fosters learner retention. Ideal candidates have strong editorial skills, a track record in brand building, and experience scaling content in fast-growing or EdTech environments.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and execute QuickStart's holistic content strategy across blogs, landing pages, website, email, social, and video.
• Audit, optimize, and repurpose content for relevance, SEO, and engagement.
• Collaborate with Marketing, WebTech, Product, Sales, and Admissions to deliver integrated campaigns.
• Manage QuickStart's blog and YouTube channel: create, edit, and organize content; generate new video ideas; oversee production; respond to audience interactions.
• Plan, execute, and analyze social media campaigns; grow engagement and track performance metrics.
• Support email marketing initiatives, including multi-touch drip campaigns, analytics, and optimization.
• Stay ahead of trends in content marketing, EdTech, and social media to ensure QuickStart remains innovative and competitive.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in content marketing, digital marketing, or editorial roles.
• Proven ability to create content that engages audiences and drives business results.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience with SEO, analytics (Google Analytics, SEMrush), social media, and email marketing.
• Familiarity with sales funnels and content's role in lead generation.

Preferable Knowledge & Experience

• Experience in start-ups, high-growth, or remote work environments.
• Background in online education/EdTech.
• Experience with AI tools for content creation and optimisation.
• International team collaboration experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Remote

• Develop, implement, and optimise paid and organic marketing campaigns (SEO, PPC, social media, email).
• Analyse and improve website traffic, search engine rankings, and lead generation metrics.
• Produce high-quality content tailored to target audiences, including blog posts, social media updates, and promotional materials.
• Monitor, report, and interpret analytics data to track campaign effectiveness and ROI.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent branding and messaging across all digital platforms.
• Conduct keyword research, SEO audits, and competitor analysis.
• Manage and maintain digital marketing calendars, schedules, and content pipelines.
• Stay up to date with the latest digital marketing trends, tools, and best practices.
• Support brand awareness initiatives and growth strategies for Compariqo, Exance, and Checkmate.

• Minimum 35 years experience in digital marketing, SEO, or SEM roles.
• Proven experience managing paid campaigns and optimising organic traffic.
• Strong understanding of SEO best practices, Google Analytics, Google Ads, and social media advertising .
• Experience in content creation, copywriting, and brand messaging.
• Analytical mindset with ability to generate insights from data and improve campaigns.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in marketing automation tools and CRM systems advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across international teams.

• Competitive remuneration aligned with UK standards.
• Opportunity to work with multiple brands and international exposure.
• Career growth within a professional, supportive, and collaborative in-office environment in Cape Town CBD.
• Access to professional development and the latest digital marketing tools and strategies.

About Us:

We are a dynamic and growing company dedicated to expanding our online presence and increasing sales through innovative digital marketing strategies. Join our team and help us reach new heights

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Online Marketing Specialist to lead all our online marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing our website, online stores, and digital campaigns to maximize online business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive online marketing strategies

• Oversee and optimize our website and online stores for maximum performance and conversion

• Manage paid advertising campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram, and others

• Create engaging content and promotional materials to attract and retain customers

• Monitor and analyse campaign performance, providing reports and insights for continuous improvement

• Stay updated with the latest digital marketing trends and tools

• Collaborate with other teams to ensure brand consistency and effective messaging

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in online marketing, e-commerce, or digital advertising

• Strong understanding of SEO, SEM, social media marketing, and email marketing

• Experience managing websites and online stores (Shopify, WooCommerce, etc.)

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions

• Creative thinker with strong communication skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

How to Apply:

Please send your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter explaining your experience and why you're the perfect fit for this role to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R20 000,00 per month

Experience:

• Marketing : 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)
• Afrikaans (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Company Description

diginu is a cutting-edge tech company specializing in on-demand food, drinks, grocery ordering and delivery. Our app is available on both Apple App Store and Google Play. We are rapidly expanding in South Africa with the vision of becoming a global leader in the on-demand ordering industry.

Role Description

This is a part-time or fulltime remote role for Online Marketers at diginu. The successful candidates will receive a unique link. Each customer joining diginu for free, will be linked to the successful candidates, and every single order placed by those customers, will result in commission, every single time. As a result, the commission can become significant. It is dependent on own efforts.

This industry

R50 billion+ will be spent in 2025 on online food ordering in South Africa and 21.1 million people will order online. So this industry is HUGE and as a result, the commission is far above industry standard for marketing opportunities.

Zoom Webinar Event

We have a LIVE Zoom Webinar event on Tuesday 7 October 20:00-21:00 where we will share all the information with the new team members.

Qualifications & Requirements

* Online Marketing skills

* Social Media Marketing and Marketing Automation skills

* Sales experience

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

* Ability to work independently and remotely

* Experience in the tech or e-commerce industry is a plus

* Must be a South African Citizen. If not, please do not apply.

Company Description

diginu is a cutting-edge tech company specializing in on-demand food, drinks, grocery ordering and delivery. Our app is available on both Apple App Store and Google Play. We are rapidly expanding in South Africa with the vision of becoming a global leader in the on-demand ordering industry.

Role Description

This is a part-time or fulltime remote role for Online Marketers at diginu. The successful candidates will receive a unique link. Each customer joining diginu for free, will be linked to the successful candidates, and every single order placed by those customers, will result in commission, every single time. As a result, the commission can become significant. It is dependent on own efforts.

This industry

R50 billion+ will be spent in 2025 on online food ordering in South Africa and 21.1 million people will order online. So this industry is HUGE and as a result, the commission is far above industry standard for marketing opportunities.

Zoom Webinar Event

We have a LIVE Zoom Webinar event on Tuesday 30 September 20:00-21:00 where we will share all the information with the new team members.

Qualifications & Requirements

* Online Marketing skills

* Social Media Marketing and Marketing Automation skills

* Sales experience

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

* Ability to work independently and remotely

* Experience in the tech or e-commerce industry is a plus

* Must be a South African Citizen. If not, please do not apply.

Kern doel van die pos:

Bemarking en uitvoer van die maatskappy se dienste en beeld in die lewendehawe bedryf met die doel om markaandeel te handhaaf, verhoog, nuwe besigheid te ontgin en winsgewend te opereer.

Minimum Vereistes:

• Graad 12 met Landbou graad of diploma as aanbeveling;
• 3 jaar vorige ondervinding in Lewendehawe Bemarkers omgewing;
• Geldige rybewys.

Vaardighede:

• Goeie kommunikasie- en taalvaardighede in Afrikaans en Engels;
• Rekenaarvaardig (MS Office);
• Goeie administratiewe vaardighede;
• Goeie bemarkings en onderhandelingsvaardighede;
• Goeie verkoopsvaardighede.

Verantwoordelikhede:

• Omset behaal/ winsgewendheid;
• Klienteverhouding bou met koper en met verkoper;
• Maatskappybetrokkenheid in die gemeenskap;
• Toepassing van krediet beleid/administrasie;
• Doeltreffendeen volhoubareveilingsproses;
• Toesig oor personeel.

Main purpose of the position:

Marketing end execution of company services and image with the purpose of maintaining and increasing market share, generating new business and operating in a profitable manner.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 with Agricultural Diploma or degree an advantage;
• 3 years previous experience in a livestock and marketing environment;
• Valid drivers license.

Skills:

• Sound communication and language skills in Afrikaans and English;
• Good working knowledge of livestock;
• Computer literate (MS Office);
• Good administrative skills;
• Good negotiation and marketing skills;
• Good sales skills.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve turnover/profitability;
• Client relationships with buyers and sellers;
• Company involvement in the community;
• Application of credit policy and administration;
• Effective and sustainable auction process;
• Supervision of staff.

Kern doel van die pos:

Bemarking en uitvoer van die maatskappy se dienste en beeld in die lewendehawe bedryf met die doel om markaandeel te handhaaf, verhoog, nuwe besigheid te ontgin en winsgewend te opereer.

Minimum Vereistes:

• Graad 12 met Landbou graad of diploma as aanbeveling;
• 3 jaar vorige ondervinding in Lewendehawe Bemarkers omgewing;
• Geldige rybewys.

Vaardighede:

• Goeie kommunikasie- en taalvaardighede in Afrikaans en Engels;
• Rekenaarvaardig (MS Office);
• Goeie administratiewe vaardighede;
• Goeie bemarkings en onderhandelingsvaardighede;
• Goeie verkoopsvaardighede.

Verantwoordelikhede:

• Omset behaal/ winsgewendheid;
• Klienteverhouding bou met koper en met verkoper;
• Maatskappybetrokkenheid in die gemeenskap;
• Toepassing van krediet beleid/administrasie;
• Doeltreffendeen volhoubareveilingsproses;
• Toesig oor personeel.

Main purpose of the position:

Marketing end execution of company services and image with the purpose of maintaining and increasing market share, generating new business and operating in a profitable manner.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 with Agricultural Diploma or degree an advantage;
• 3 years previous experience in a livestock and marketing environment;
• Valid drivers license.

Skills:

• Sound communication and language skills in Afrikaans and English;
• Good working knowledge of livestock;
• Computer literate (MS Office);
• Good administrative skills;
• Good negotiation and marketing skills;
• Good sales skills.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve turnover/profitability;
• Client relationships with buyers and sellers;
• Company involvement in the community;
• Application of credit policy and administration;
• Effective and sustainable auction process;
• Supervision of staff.

Company Description

diginu is a cutting-edge tech company specialising in on-demand food, drinks, grocery ordering and delivery. Our app is available on both Apple App Store and Google Play. We are rapidly expanding in South Africa with the vision of becoming a global leader in the on-demand ordering industry.

Role Description

This is a part-time or full-time remote role in our marketing team at diginu. The successful candidates will onboard restaurants, grocery stores and liquor stores in South Africa, and every order placed on diginu at those stores will result in commission, every single time. As a result, the commission can become significant. It is dependent on own effort.

This industry

R50 billion + will be spent in 2025 on online food ordering in South Africa and 21.1 million people will order online. So, this industry is HUGE and as a result, the commission is far above industry standard for marketing opportunities.

Zoom Webinar Event

We have a LIVE Zoom Webinar event on Tuesday 16th September at 20:00 - 21:00 where we will share all the information with the new team members.

Qualifications & Requirements

Knowledge on MS Excel

Marketing experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to work independently and remotely

Experience in the tech or e-commerce industry is a plus

Must be a South African Citizen. If not, please do not apply

We are excited to offer a new role in the SA marketing division - Senior Online Marketing Executive- Content optimisation- based in WC, located in the area of Claremont, Cape Town.

As a Senior Online Marketing Executive specialising in Content Optimisation, you will play a crucial role in supporting Rentokil Initial's businesses by creating and optimising digital content for SEO growth. Your primary responsibility will be to support the Digital Leads and Businesses to have a strong monthly blog strategy and ensure internal and external are delivering content in a timely manner.  This is ensuring that it aligns with strong SEO related content and aligns with the respective tones of voice for each brand.  Secondary to this is ensuring new on-page content is improved from Content Audits conducted by our technical audit team.  Working closely to support the digital leads to ensure new content created on-page is correct, makes sense and improves SEO visibility for the websites.

As an experienced digital content writer, you will be adept at understanding briefs, conducting research, and incorporating SEO best practices.  This role is integral to the expansion of our digital marketing content growth strategy for 2024.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Content Creation and Optimisation:

2. Develop a content plan strategy with the Digital leads for each business.

3. Write engaging and informative blog briefs for externally written blog's for multiple Rentokil Initial businesses, and also create additional briefs for internally written blogs, so that key individuals can understand and complete the brief on time.
4. Ensure that the new content is optimised for search engines and adheres to best practices in SEO.
5. Support Digital Leads to perform keyword research and analysis to incorporate relevant keywords into the content, driving organic traffic and improving search rankings.

6. Adapt your writing style and tone of voice to match the requirements of each business, maintaining consistency with their brand guidelines.

7. WordPress Management:

8. Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in WordPress, including content creation, formatting, and publishing.

9. Upload and manage blog content, ensuring proper categorisation, tagging, and metadata optimisation for SEO.

10. Collaborate with the web development team to ensure a smooth user experience and troubleshoot any technical issues related to content publishing.

11. Project Management and Campaign Briefs:

12. Prioritise and schedule content creation tasks, managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines.

13. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing and Category, to coordinate campaign briefs and align content with broader marketing strategies.

14. Demonstrate excellent project management skills, ensuring that content production stays on track and meets established objectives.

15. Landing Page Content for Nurture Journeys:

16. Work closely with the Email Marketing Team to develop persuasive and compelling landing page content for nurture journeys.

17. Apply your understanding of customer segmentation and buyer personas to craft personalised content that drives conversions.

18. Collaborate with the digital team to ensure that the landing pages are visually appealing and optimised for lead generation.

19. Continuous Improvement and Strategy:

20. Stay informed about the latest industry trends, content marketing strategies, and SEO techniques to continuously enhance content performance.

21. Provide recommendations for content optimisation based on performance analysis and user feedback.
22. Contribute to the development of the digital marketing strategy for Rentokil Initial, particularly in the area of content optimisation.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES

• Excellent command of the English language, with exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in WordPress content management system (CMS).
• Sound knowledge of SEO best practices, keyword research, and on-page optimisation.
• Experience in project management and coordinating content production across multiple campaigns.
• Familiarity with email marketing and writing landing page content for nurture journeys.
• Ability to adapt writing style and tone of voice to different brands and target audiences.
• Strong research skills and the ability to understand information from various sources.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Creative mindset with the ability to generate ideas for content optimisation.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS and  EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Proven experience in digital content writing, with a strong portfolio of blog articles and web content. (please be prepared to share content portfolio if you make it to interview)

Benefits including:

• Company contribution to Medical Aid and Pension / Provident Fund
• Opportunity for Growth and Development

Employment Equity

Rentokil Initial believes in diversity and thus offers all employees opportunities and avoids discrimination in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. Our selection process will therefore give preference to suitably qualified Employment Equity candidates in order to to achieve our Employment Equity numerical targets.

Do you love to provide a valued professional service throughout your community? Do you feel like you could do the job well? Apply for the role today