117 Seo Specialist jobs in Johannesburg

Role summary

An SEO specialist is a digital marketing professional responsible for improving a website’s ranking in search engine results pages (SERPs). They achieve this by implementing strategies that make the site more attractive to both search engines and users.

Key responsibilities

Audits and health checks

• Know how to perform in-depth SEO audits for both technical and marketing departments
• Regularly reviewing and analysing client sites for areas that can be improved and/or optimised
• Able to supply clear and compelling competitor audits/analysis
• Supply complete audit documents with supporting material like segmented URL lists

Strategies 

• SEO-specific strategies for client brands including but not limited to ranking, content, backlinking or KWR strategies
• Supply clear and well-prepared optimisations, recommendations and/or proposals
• Supporting digital strategy with research, competitor analysis and campaign strategy

Research

• Keyword research: Identifying powerful keywords to drive the most valuable traffic
• Analysing keywords and SEO techniques used by competitors
• Proactively researching best practices and the most up-to-date thought leadership available to provide thought leadership and training to others

Implementation 

• Create SEO content when required i.e. URL Naming Conventions, Metadata, H1 Tags etc. Assist with writing, testing and/or improving powerful calls-to-action to convert visitors
• Writing and/or editing websites and other content with effective keywords when required
• Assisting and/or inputting to website structures like Site Maps, User Journeys and/or Wire Framing
• Ability to reach out to toxic back-linking sites to resolve and improve the quality ranking
• Work well with development, IT, and Social departments for effective implementation
• Good understanding of the SEO limitations of the most common CMS platforms and workarounds thereof

Reporting 

• Reporting skills and data analysis
• Preparing detailed strategic reports that contain clear insights and actions
• Regular visibility reports for existing clients and liaise with relevant IT departments for effective resolution and/or implementation
• Escalate urgent issues with regards to ranking, channel updates, competitor activity or site malfunctions affecting SEO visibility

Key requirements

• Three years’ experience in SEO (at the agency level – organic preferred)
• Understanding of digital marketing best practices
• Prior experience in content marketing, content growth and SEO
• Working knowledge and/or training of search engine optimisation practices
• Working well in high-pressure situations and thinking on the fly
• Outstanding ability to think creatively and strategically along with the ability to identify and resolve problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Experience with the latest tools, apps and systems relevant to the role i.e. Screaming Frog, SEMRush, Woorank, Search Console GA4 and Google AdWords
• Relevant Google certifications are an advantage
• Strong organisational, time management, and analytical skills

Get in touch!

This position at #HelloYes Marketing offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic digital marketing agency that prioritises adaptability and integration in serving clients’ evolving needs. If you meet the qualifications, have a curious mind and are ready to excel in the fast-paced world of social media management, we invite you to apply. Send your CV to 

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

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

Our client is hiring a German speaking SEO specialist who wishes to work remotely.

• Developing and implementing effective SEO strategies to drive organic traffic and improve website rankings.
• Conducting keyword research and analysis to identify target keywords and optimize website content.
• Creating and optimizing blog articles, landing pages, and website copy for search engines.
• Monitoring and analyzing website performance using web analytics tools.
• Planning and executing on-page and off-page SEO activities, including link building, social bookmarking, and directory submissions.
• Collaborating with content writers to ensure SEO-optimized content creation.
• Staying up to date with SEO trends, techniques, and best practices.
• Performing SEO audits and making recommendations for improvement.
• Managing SEO projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Proven experience in SEO and digital marketing.
• Strong knowledge of search engine optimization principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in using SEO tools and analytics platforms.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Desired Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in SEO and digital marketing.
• Experience in copywriting and content creation.
• Knowledge of journalism and journalistic writing style.
• Experience with website optimization, HTML, and CSS advantageous.

Market related

Applicants, please note:

• Please only apply for this vacancy:
  • If you meet the criteria specified or believe that your qualifications and/or experience qualify you for the role.
  • If the vacancy matches your career ambitions, your desired position level, and salary expectation.
• Camino Recruit endeavours to communicate as clearly and frequently as possible, including providing feedback to all applicants, however, we only undertake to contact shortlisted candidates. DO NOT APPLY ON EMAIL - APPLY VIA PNET ONLY.
• Note that Camino Recruit takes instruction from a client. We can thus not accept responsibility/liability for any decisions or actions taken by our client, including, but not limited to, hiring decisions, delays in the process, or changes in the nature or availability of the vacancy in question.
• Candidates who apply for the vacancy may be required to undergo various rounds of interviews, psychometric assessment, reference checks, and other background checks, which may include criminal record checks, credit checks, qualification verifications, and a social media screening, as applicable.
• Note that applying for this vacancy is regarded as consent for collecting and storing (with due regard for confidentiality) the personal information of the applicant for the purpose of recruitment for the current and/or future vacancies.

Our client is hiring a German speaking SEO specialist who wishes to work remotely.

• Developing and implementing effective SEO strategies to drive organic traffic and improve website rankings.
• Conducting keyword research and analysis to identify target keywords and optimize website content.
• Creating and optimizing blog articles, landing pages, and website copy for search engines.
• Monitoring and analyzing website performance using web analytics tools.
• Planning and executing on-page and off-page SEO activities, including link building, social bookmarking, and directory submissions.
• Collaborating with content writers to ensure SEO-optimized content creation.
• Staying up to date with SEO trends, techniques, and best practices.
• Performing SEO audits and making recommendations for improvement.
• Managing SEO projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Proven experience in SEO and digital marketing.
• Strong knowledge of search engine optimization principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in using SEO tools and analytics platforms.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Desired Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in SEO and digital marketing.
• Experience in copywriting and content creation.
• Knowledge of journalism and journalistic writing style.
• Experience with website optimization, HTML, and CSS advantageous.

Market related

Applicants, please note:

• Please only apply for this vacancy:
  • If you meet the criteria specified or believe that your qualifications and/or experience qualify you for the role.
  • If the vacancy matches your career ambitions, your desired position level, and salary expectation.
• Camino Recruit endeavours to communicate as clearly and frequently as possible, including providing feedback to all applicants, however, we only undertake to contact shortlisted candidates. DO NOT APPLY ON EMAIL - APPLY VIA PNET ONLY.
• Note that Camino Recruit takes instruction from a client. We can thus not accept responsibility/liability for any decisions or actions taken by our client, including, but not limited to, hiring decisions, delays in the process, or changes in the nature or availability of the vacancy in question.
• Candidates who apply for the vacancy may be required to undergo various rounds of interviews, psychometric assessment, reference checks, and other background checks, which may include criminal record checks, credit checks, qualification verifications, and a social media screening, as applicable.
• Note that applying for this vacancy is regarded as consent for collecting and storing (with due regard for confidentiality) the personal information of the applicant for the purpose of recruitment for the current and/or future vacancies.

Our client is hiring a German speaking SEO specialist who wishes to work remotely.

• Developing and implementing effective SEO strategies to drive organic traffic and improve website rankings.
• Conducting keyword research and analysis to identify target keywords and optimize website content.
• Creating and optimizing blog articles, landing pages, and website copy for search engines.
• Monitoring and analyzing website performance using web analytics tools.
• Planning and executing on-page and off-page SEO activities, including link building, social bookmarking, and directory submissions.
• Collaborating with content writers to ensure SEO-optimized content creation.
• Staying up to date with SEO trends, techniques, and best practices.
• Performing SEO audits and making recommendations for improvement.
• Managing SEO projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Proven experience in SEO and digital marketing.
• Strong knowledge of search engine optimization principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in using SEO tools and analytics platforms.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Desired Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in SEO and digital marketing.
• Experience in copywriting and content creation.
• Knowledge of journalism and journalistic writing style.
• Experience with website optimization, HTML, and CSS advantageous.

Market related

Applicants, please note:

• Please only apply for this vacancy:
  • If you meet the criteria specified or believe that your qualifications and/or experience qualify you for the role.
  • If the vacancy matches your career ambitions, your desired position level, and salary expectation.
• Camino Recruit endeavours to communicate as clearly and frequently as possible, including providing feedback to all applicants, however, we only undertake to contact shortlisted candidates. DO NOT APPLY ON EMAIL - APPLY VIA PNET ONLY.
• Note that Camino Recruit takes instruction from a client. We can thus not accept responsibility/liability for any decisions or actions taken by our client, including, but not limited to, hiring decisions, delays in the process, or changes in the nature or availability of the vacancy in question.
• Candidates who apply for the vacancy may be required to undergo various rounds of interviews, psychometric assessment, reference checks, and other background checks, which may include criminal record checks, credit checks, qualification verifications, and a social media screening, as applicable.
• Note that applying for this vacancy is regarded as consent for collecting and storing (with due regard for confidentiality) the personal information of the applicant for the purpose of recruitment for the current and/or future vacancies.

Our client is hiring a German speaking SEO specialist who wishes to work remotely.

• Developing and implementing effective SEO strategies to drive organic traffic and improve website rankings.
• Conducting keyword research and analysis to identify target keywords and optimize website content.
• Creating and optimizing blog articles, landing pages, and website copy for search engines.
• Monitoring and analyzing website performance using web analytics tools.
• Planning and executing on-page and off-page SEO activities, including link building, social bookmarking, and directory submissions.
• Collaborating with content writers to ensure SEO-optimized content creation.
• Staying up to date with SEO trends, techniques, and best practices.
• Performing SEO audits and making recommendations for improvement.
• Managing SEO projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Proven experience in SEO and digital marketing.
• Strong knowledge of search engine optimization principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in using SEO tools and analytics platforms.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Desired Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in SEO and digital marketing.
• Experience in copywriting and content creation.
• Knowledge of journalism and journalistic writing style.
• Experience with website optimization, HTML, and CSS advantageous.

Market related

Applicants, please note:

• Please only apply for this vacancy:
  • If you meet the criteria specified or believe that your qualifications and/or experience qualify you for the role.
  • If the vacancy matches your career ambitions, your desired position level, and salary expectation.
• Camino Recruit endeavours to communicate as clearly and frequently as possible, including providing feedback to all applicants, however, we only undertake to contact shortlisted candidates. DO NOT APPLY ON EMAIL - APPLY VIA PNET ONLY.
• Note that Camino Recruit takes instruction from a client. We can thus not accept responsibility/liability for any decisions or actions taken by our client, including, but not limited to, hiring decisions, delays in the process, or changes in the nature or availability of the vacancy in question.
• Candidates who apply for the vacancy may be required to undergo various rounds of interviews, psychometric assessment, reference checks, and other background checks, which may include criminal record checks, credit checks, qualification verifications, and a social media screening, as applicable.
• Note that applying for this vacancy is regarded as consent for collecting and storing (with due regard for confidentiality) the personal information of the applicant for the purpose of recruitment for the current and/or future vacancies.

Our client is hiring a German speaking SEO specialist who wishes to work remotely.

• Developing and implementing effective SEO strategies to drive organic traffic and improve website rankings.
• Conducting keyword research and analysis to identify target keywords and optimize website content.
• Creating and optimizing blog articles, landing pages, and website copy for search engines.
• Monitoring and analyzing website performance using web analytics tools.
• Planning and executing on-page and off-page SEO activities, including link building, social bookmarking, and directory submissions.
• Collaborating with content writers to ensure SEO-optimized content creation.
• Staying up to date with SEO trends, techniques, and best practices.
• Performing SEO audits and making recommendations for improvement.
• Managing SEO projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Proven experience in SEO and digital marketing.
• Strong knowledge of search engine optimization principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in using SEO tools and analytics platforms.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Desired Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in SEO and digital marketing.
• Experience in copywriting and content creation.
• Knowledge of journalism and journalistic writing style.
• Experience with website optimization, HTML, and CSS advantageous.

Market related

Applicants, please note:

• Please only apply for this vacancy:
  • If you meet the criteria specified or believe that your qualifications and/or experience qualify you for the role.
  • If the vacancy matches your career ambitions, your desired position level, and salary expectation.
• Camino Recruit endeavours to communicate as clearly and frequently as possible, including providing feedback to all applicants, however, we only undertake to contact shortlisted candidates. DO NOT APPLY ON EMAIL - APPLY VIA PNET ONLY.
• Note that Camino Recruit takes instruction from a client. We can thus not accept responsibility/liability for any decisions or actions taken by our client, including, but not limited to, hiring decisions, delays in the process, or changes in the nature or availability of the vacancy in question.
• Candidates who apply for the vacancy may be required to undergo various rounds of interviews, psychometric assessment, reference checks, and other background checks, which may include criminal record checks, credit checks, qualification verifications, and a social media screening, as applicable.
• Note that applying for this vacancy is regarded as consent for collecting and storing (with due regard for confidentiality) the personal information of the applicant for the purpose of recruitment for the current and/or future vacancies.

Our client is hiring a German speaking SEO specialist who wishes to work remotely.

• Developing and implementing effective SEO strategies to drive organic traffic and improve website rankings.
• Conducting keyword research and analysis to identify target keywords and optimize website content.
• Creating and optimizing blog articles, landing pages, and website copy for search engines.
• Monitoring and analyzing website performance using web analytics tools.
• Planning and executing on-page and off-page SEO activities, including link building, social bookmarking, and directory submissions.
• Collaborating with content writers to ensure SEO-optimized content creation.
• Staying up to date with SEO trends, techniques, and best practices.
• Performing SEO audits and making recommendations for improvement.
• Managing SEO projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Proven experience in SEO and digital marketing.
• Strong knowledge of search engine optimization principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in using SEO tools and analytics platforms.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Desired Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in SEO and digital marketing.
• Experience in copywriting and content creation.
• Knowledge of journalism and journalistic writing style.
• Experience with website optimization, HTML, and CSS advantageous.

Market related

Applicants, please note:

• Please only apply for this vacancy:
  • If you meet the criteria specified or believe that your qualifications and/or experience qualify you for the role.
  • If the vacancy matches your career ambitions, your desired position level, and salary expectation.
• Camino Recruit endeavours to communicate as clearly and frequently as possible, including providing feedback to all applicants, however, we only undertake to contact shortlisted candidates. DO NOT APPLY ON EMAIL - APPLY VIA PNET ONLY.
• Note that Camino Recruit takes instruction from a client. We can thus not accept responsibility/liability for any decisions or actions taken by our client, including, but not limited to, hiring decisions, delays in the process, or changes in the nature or availability of the vacancy in question.
• Candidates who apply for the vacancy may be required to undergo various rounds of interviews, psychometric assessment, reference checks, and other background checks, which may include criminal record checks, credit checks, qualification verifications, and a social media screening, as applicable.
• Note that applying for this vacancy is regarded as consent for collecting and storing (with due regard for confidentiality) the personal information of the applicant for the purpose of recruitment for the current and/or future vacancies.