89 Seo Specialist jobs in Johannesburg

SEO is part science, curiosity, and adaptability - and if you’re excited to develop in all three, you’ll fit right in. As a Junior SEO Specialist, you’ll support the team in driving organic growth, improving search visibility, and ensuring that each optimization contributes to measurable client impact.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll work across on-page, technical, and off-page SEO - supported by senior team leads to help you grow and craft your expertise. If you're detail oriented, eager to learn, and enjoy problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to build your skills and make a meaningful contribution.

The role also provides exposure to specialist verticals within the broader digital ecosystem, giving you the chance to deepen your understanding of SEO in a real-world, performance-driven context.

Responsibilities:

Foundational SEO Execution

• Assist in the implementation of SEO strategies that support client and business objectives.
• Conduct keyword research to identify relevant search opportunities.
• Optimise website elements including meta tags, structured data, and internal linking under guidance from senior team members.
• Support technical SEO audits by helping to identify crawl, indexation, or page speed issues.
• Contribute to backlink analysis and off-page SEO tasks to strengthen domain authority.
• Participate in local SEO optimisation, including Google Business Profile updates.
• Collaborate with developers and UX teams to help apply SEO best practices to site architecture and performance.

Performance Support & Reporting

• Assist in tracking SEO performance using tools like GA4 and Google Search Console.
• Support the monitoring of competitor strategies and identification of SEO gaps.
• Help prepare SEO reports and uncover actionable insights through guided analysis.
• Work closely with content and marketing teams to ensure SEO best practices are integrated across campaigns and web content.
• Bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset—willing to learn, adapt, and contribute to team success.
• Maintain a positive, can-do attitude with a strong sense of ownership and collaboration.

Qualifications we’re looking for:

• SEO experience (ideally within an agency environment).
• Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification (preferably marketing-focused) is essential.
• Solid understanding of Google’s ranking algorithms, EEAT principles, and the fundamentals of technical SEO.
• Working knowledge of SEO tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and third-party platforms.
• Familiarity with enterprise CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress).
• Exposure to schema markup and structured data implementation.
• Ability to interpret SEO data and performance metrics to support decision-making.
• Experience in telecommunications or financial services sectors is a plus.

The role is based in Johannesburg, but strong Cape Town based candidates will also be considered.

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Art/Creative, Marketing, and General Business
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services

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Redheads Engineering Solutions is currently partnering with one of our clients in the recruitment of a dynamic SEO Specialist.

If you're a seasoned SEO professional with a Google Analytics qualification, global experience, and a passion for delivering exceptional results, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

• Conduct thorough keyword research and mapping
• Develop and implement effective content strategies
• Execute on-page optimisation and eCommerce optimisation
• Perform local SEO activities
• Conduct content reviews and gap analysis
• Conduct full technical SEO audits with recommendations and implementation
• Site speed audits and recommendations
• Provide monthly reporting and data insights
• Present findings to clients and contribute to strategic direction
• Build and edit websites using mainstream CMSs

• In-depth knowledge of Google Analytics (GAIQ required)
• Proficiency in Screaming Frog and Google Search Console
• Familiarity with common CMS platforms (WordPress, Magento, etc.)
• Strong understanding of site architecture and content models
• Exposure to A/B testing and Google Optimize
• 3+ years of experience in the SEO field
• Solid HTML knowledge
• Familiarity with SEO tools and platforms
• Experience working with large data sets
• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive nature
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• High attention to detail
• Aptitude for developing and maintaining relationships
• Willingness to learn and upskill based on business needs

• Personalised career development plan
• Competitive salary package
• Growth opportunities within a multinational agency

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Unit C2, Office @ Nature , 500 Botterklapper Str.
0041 The Willows, Pretoria

A vibey marketing company in Sandton is seeking a young and energetic Paid Media Specialist to join their team.

• Implementing, managing and executing advanced digital advertising campaigns, tools, and platforms that align with our business needs.
• Creating and providing new digital media strategies that align with client objectives, to ensure we provide a wider digital offering to clients.
• Reviews campaign performances in order to generate reports and come up with informed, fact-based solutions that efficiently increase the performance of the campaigns.
• Effective management of briefs.
• Manage strict adherence to compliance requirements.
• Maintain the relationship with the client teams to ensure expectations are understood and achieved.
• Providing data led strategies and reporting that will drive business decisions and digital campaign performances.
• Managing internal and external stakeholders and act as an advisor within digital.
• Daily operational management of key accounts and campaigns on different platforms – including set-up, optimisation, managing client performance reports.
• Developing targeted strategies aimed at optimizing conversion rates and maximizing collection efficiency.

Managing various ad hoc tasks within paid media, including integration, CRM management, creative optimization, content creation, platform billing and invoicing, as well as understanding and implementing various bidding models and objectives.

• Related qualification in the digital field.
• Proficiency and experience in the following are essential:
• SEO (previous experience in implementation and execution of SEO strategy)
• Managing campaigns on various paid media platforms: Google, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube Advertising.

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Job Summary

To work with the digital and content teams for the daily publishing and updating of relevant and engaging content across RX websites and platforms.

Job Summary

To work with the digital and content teams for the daily publishing and updating of relevant and engaging content across RX websites and platforms.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of flexibility, efficiency, rigor and understanding of the internet and web technologies. He/she will be mainly responsible in migrating Reed Exhibitions sites to the new CMS platform ensuring functionality as well as in ensuring that all tracking, tagging and SEO techniques are applied consistently using the agreed methodology, using the consistently applied tracking metrics to propose improvements and deliver optimisation. He/she shall have solid foundation in HTML and will demonstrate dynamism, proactivity and team spirit.

Accountabilities

• Accurately update, publish and manage content across Reed Exhibitions’ event websites and platforms (e.g. Blogs,
• E-commerce etc) using agreed content from content marketing teams.
• Test event website on new and various web browsers on a regular basis
• Update time references and GDPR requirements in footer of websites or other locations.
• Review each page on websites for consistency (fonts, photo sizes, etc.) and usability
• Work to provide recommendations to relevant teams, ensuring that best practices are applied, improved and optimised
• Work with various RX teams to proactively understand the broader customer journey, ensuring that there’s alignment for tracking and messaging (working with the appropriate teams as required)
  
  

• Data and Analytics Management: Ability to understand, analyze, gather and organize data in an account management tool or database and marries the results gathered and tasks accomplished with industry specific trends and demographics
• Facilitation: The rudiments of an effective facilitator such as attributes and presentation skills
• Campaign Management: Ability to conceptualize, create and execute an effective campaign journey
• across a variety of platforms
• Web Development and Optimization: Ability to manage, implement, execute optimized content and
• web framework and analyze digital performance
  
  

• Wordpress, CMS, Linkbuilding, Form creation, Google Analytics, Keyword Research, SEO Audit, HTML, CSS, Javascript
• Adaptability, Project management, communication, stakeholder management
  
  

• 2 years relevant experience

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Job Summary

To work with the digital and content teams for the daily publishing and updating of relevant and engaging content across RX websites and platforms.

Job Summary

To work with the digital and content teams for the daily publishing and updating of relevant and engaging content across RX websites and platforms.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of flexibility, efficiency, rigor and understanding of the internet and web technologies. He/she will be mainly responsible in migrating Reed Exhibitions sites to the new CMS platform ensuring functionality as well as in ensuring that all tracking, tagging and SEO techniques are applied consistently using the agreed methodology, using the consistently applied tracking metrics to propose improvements and deliver optimisation. He/she shall have solid foundation in HTML and will demonstrate dynamism, proactivity and team spirit.

Accountabilities

• Accurately update, publish and manage content across Reed Exhibitions’ event websites and platforms (e.g. Blogs,
• E-commerce etc) using agreed content from content marketing teams.
• Test event website on new and various web browsers on a regular basis
• Update time references and GDPR requirements in footer of websites or other locations.
• Review each page on websites for consistency (fonts, photo sizes, etc.) and usability
• Work to provide recommendations to relevant teams, ensuring that best practices are applied, improved and optimised
• Work with various RX teams to proactively understand the broader customer journey, ensuring that there’s alignment for tracking and messaging (working with the appropriate teams as required)
  
  

• Data and Analytics Management: Ability to understand, analyze, gather and organize data in an account management tool or database and marries the results gathered and tasks accomplished with industry specific trends and demographics
• Facilitation: The rudiments of an effective facilitator such as attributes and presentation skills
• Campaign Management: Ability to conceptualize, create and execute an effective campaign journey
• across a variety of platforms
• Web Development and Optimization: Ability to manage, implement, execute optimized content and
• web framework and analyze digital performance
  
  

• Wordpress, CMS, Linkbuilding, Form creation, Google Analytics, Keyword Research, SEO Audit, HTML, CSS, Javascript
• Adaptability, Project management, communication, stakeholder management
  
  

• 2 years relevant experience

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Job Summary

To work with the digital and content teams for the daily publishing and updating of relevant and engaging content across RX websites and platforms.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of flexibility, efficiency, rigor and understanding of the internet and web technologies. He/she will be mainly responsible for migrating Reed Exhibitions sites to the new CMS platform, ensuring functionality as well as ensuring that all tracking, tagging and SEO techniques are applied consistently using the agreed methodology. The candidate will use the consistently applied tracking metrics to propose improvements and deliver optimization. He/she shall have a solid foundation in HTML and will demonstrate dynamism, proactivity, and team spirit.

Accountabilities

• Accurately update, publish and manage content across Reed Exhibitions’ event websites and platforms (e.g. Blogs, E-commerce etc) using agreed content from content marketing teams.
• Test event website on new and various web browsers on a regular basis.
• Update time references and GDPR requirements in the footer of websites or other locations.
• Review each page on websites for consistency (fonts, photo sizes, etc.) and usability.
• Provide recommendations to relevant teams, ensuring that best practices are applied, improved and optimized.
• Work with various RX teams to proactively understand the broader customer journey, ensuring that there’s alignment for tracking and messaging (working with the appropriate teams as required).

Job Specifications

Core Competencies

• Data and Analytics Management: Ability to understand, analyze, gather and organize data in an account management tool or database and marry the results gathered and tasks accomplished with industry-specific trends and demographics.
• Facilitation: The rudiments of an effective facilitator such as attributes and presentation skills.
• Campaign Management: Ability to conceptualize, create and execute an effective campaign journey across a variety of platforms.
• Web Development and Optimization: Ability to manage, implement, execute optimized content and web framework and analyze digital performance.

Hard/Technical, Soft Skills and Complimentary Skills

• WordPress, CMS, Linkbuilding, Form creation, Google Analytics, Keyword Research, SEO Audit, HTML, CSS, Javascript.
• Adaptability, Project management, communication, stakeholder management.

Other Qualifications/Requirements:

• 2 years relevant experience.

RELX is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran needs a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, that individual should please contact or if you are based in the US you may also contact us on 1. .

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Job Summary

To work with the digital and content teams for the daily publishing and updating of relevant and engaging content across RX websites and platforms.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of flexibility, efficiency, rigor and understanding of the internet and web technologies. He/she will be mainly responsible in migrating Reed Exhibitions sites to the new CMS platform ensuring functionality as well as in ensuring that all tracking, tagging and SEO techniques are applied consistently using the agreed methodology, using the consistently applied tracking metrics to propose improvements and deliver optimisation. He/she shall have solid foundation in HTML and will demonstrate dynamism, proactivity and team spirit.

Accountabilities

• Accurately update, publish and manage content across Reed Exhibitions’ event websites and platforms (e.g. Blogs,
• E-commerce etc) using agreed content from content marketing teams.
• Test event website on new and various web browsers on a regular basis
• Update time references and GDPR requirements in footer of websites or other locations.
• Review each page on websites for consistency (fonts, photo sizes, etc.) and usability
• Work to provide recommendations to relevant teams, ensuring that best practices are applied, improved and optimised
• Work with various RX teams to proactively understand the broader customer journey, ensuring that there’s alignment for tracking and messaging (working with the appropriate teams as required)

Job Specifications

Core Competencies

• Data and Analytics Management: Ability to understand, analyze, gather and organize data in an account management tool or database and marries the results gathered and tasks accomplished with industry specific trends and demographics

• Facilitation: The rudiments of an effective facilitator such as attributes and presentation skills

• Campaign Management: Ability to conceptualize, create and execute an effective campaign journey
• across a variety of platforms

• Web Development and Optimization: Ability to manage, implement, execute optimized content and
• web framework and analyze digital performance

Hard/Technical, Soft Skills and Complimentary Skills

• Wordpress, CMS, Linkbuilding, Form creation, Google Analytics, Keyword Research, SEO Audit, HTML, CSS, Javascript
• Adaptability, Project management, communication, stakeholder management

Other Qualifications/Requirements:

• 2 years relevant experience

RELX is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran needs a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, that individual should please contact or if you are based in the US you may also contact us on 1. .

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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.

Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.

Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.

Demand Marketing Specialist - SEO Web Developer (French)

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job requisition id: R37159

To work with the digital and content teams for the daily publishing and updating of relevant and engaging content across RX websites and platforms.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of flexibility, efficiency, rigor, and understanding of internet and web technologies. He/she will be mainly responsible for migrating Reed Exhibitions sites to the new CMS platform, ensuring functionality, and applying tracking, tagging, and SEO techniques consistently using the agreed methodology. The candidate will use tracking metrics to propose improvements and deliver optimization. Solid HTML knowledge, dynamism, proactivity, and team spirit are essential.

• Accurately update, publish, and manage content across Reed Exhibitions’ event websites and platforms (e.g., Blogs, E-commerce) using content from marketing teams.
• Test event websites on various web browsers regularly.
• Update time references and GDPR requirements in website footers or other locations.
• Review each webpage for consistency (fonts, photo sizes, etc.) and usability.
• Provide recommendations to teams for best practices, improvements, and optimization.
• Collaborate with RX teams to understand the customer journey, ensuring alignment for tracking and messaging.

Core Competencies

• Data and Analytics Management: Ability to analyze, gather, and organize data, and relate findings to industry trends.
• Facilitation: Effective presentation and facilitation skills.
• Campaign Management: Ability to create and execute campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Web Development and Optimization: Manage, implement, and analyze web content and digital performance.

• WordPress, CMS, Linkbuilding, Form creation, Google Analytics, Keyword Research, SEO Audit, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Adaptability, Project management, Communication, Stakeholder management

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience

RELX is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. For accommodations, contact or call 1. (US).

Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy.

Job Summary

To work with the digital and content teams for the daily publishing and updating of relevant and engaging content across RX websites and platforms.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of flexibility, efficiency, rigor and understanding of the internet and web technologies. He/she will be mainly responsible for migrating Reed Exhibitions sites to the new CMS platform ensuring functionality as well as ensuring that all tracking, tagging and SEO techniques are applied consistently using the agreed methodology, using the consistently applied tracking metrics to propose improvements and deliver optimization. He/she shall have a solid foundation in HTML and will demonstrate dynamism, proactivity and team spirit.

Accountabilities

• Accurately update, publish and manage content across Reed Exhibitions’ event websites and platforms (e.g. Blogs, E-commerce etc) using agreed content from content marketing teams.
• Test event website on new and various web browsers on a regular basis.
• Update time references and GDPR requirements in footer of websites or other locations.
• Review each page on websites for consistency (fonts, photo sizes, etc.) and usability.
• Work to provide recommendations to relevant teams, ensuring that best practices are applied, improved and optimized.
• Work with various RX teams to proactively understand the broader customer journey, ensuring that there’s alignment for tracking and messaging (working with the appropriate teams as required).

Job Specifications

Core Competencies

• Data and Analytics Management: Ability to understand, analyze, gather and organize data in an account management tool or database and marry the results gathered and tasks accomplished with industry-specific trends and demographics.
• Facilitation: The rudiments of an effective facilitator such as attributes and presentation skills.
• Campaign Management: Ability to conceptualize, create and execute an effective campaign journey across a variety of platforms.
• Web Development and Optimization: Ability to manage, implement, execute optimized content and web framework and analyze digital performance.

Hard/Technical, Soft Skills and Complimentary Skills

• WordPress, CMS, Linkbuilding, Form creation, Google Analytics, Keyword Research, SEO Audit, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Adaptability, Project management, communication, stakeholder management.

Other Qualifications/Requirements:

• 2 years relevant experience.

RELX is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran needs a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, that individual should please contact or if you are based in the US you may also contact us on 1. .

Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .