SEO Specialist

Pietermaritzburg FULL TIME R15,000 - R25,000 / Month
(R180,000 - R300,000 / Year)

Job Description

We're seeking a dedicated SEO Specialist with a passion for driving organic traffic and enhancing search engine rankings. Your role will involve devising and implementing effective SEO strategies, conducting keyword research, and analyzing site performance. If you're keen on optimizing websites to achieve better visibility and user engagement, we want you!

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement effective SEO strategies to enhance website rankings.
  • Conduct keyword research to guide content development and optimization.
  • Analyze website performance using tools like Google Analytics and SEMrush.
  • Monitor and report on SEO performance metrics and provide actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with content creators to produce high-quality, SEO-optimized content.
  • Stay up to date with the latest SEO trends, algorithm changes, and best practices.
  • Manage link-building strategies to improve domain authority.
  • Work closely with web development teams to ensure SEO best practices are implemented.
  • Provide training and support to team members regarding SEO practices.
  • Identify and troubleshoot on-page and off-page SEO issues.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Related Field
  • Master's degree is an advantage
Experience
  • 4+ years of hands-on SEO experience
Technical Skills
  • Keyword Research
  • SEO Audit Tools
Soft Skills
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Team Player
Certifications
  • SEO Certification from an Accredited Institution
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with PPC campaigns: Familiarity with Pay-Per-Click advertising strategies and tools.
  • Knowledge of HTML/CSS: Basic understanding of HTML and CSS for better collaboration with developers.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
  • Health care benefits including medical and dental.
  • Flexible working hours with some work-from-home options.
  • Opportunities for professional development.

Company Culture

  • Innovation: We encourage innovative thinking and creative solutions from our team.
  • Collaboration: Our culture is built on collaboration and teamwork to achieve common goals.
  • Employee Recognition: We value and recognize the contributions of our employees.
Status: Open