SEO Specialist

apartmentCommunicate Recruitment placeCape Town calendar_month 

What Youll Be Doing:

Campaign Delivery & Account Management: Implement search strategies across a range of client accounts

Oversee ongoing SEO performance and identify growth opportunities
Develop monthly action plans and ensure timely rollout
Keep clear records of completed work and upcoming priorities

Contribute insights for quarterly performance discussions

Technical Optimisation: Perform in-depth site audits using industry tools

Diagnose and resolve indexing, crawling, and site health issues
Create clear technical briefs for development teams
Validate and test SEO updates after deployment

Track website performance metrics, including page speed and UX signals

Content & On-Site Optimisation: Conduct keyword research aligned with user intent

Structure keyword targeting across site pages
Improve metadata, headings, internal linking, and page structure
Guide content creation through detailed briefs
Enhance existing content to increase search visibility and engagement

Monitor rankings and user interaction data

Authority & Link Development: Assist with outreach and backlink acquisition initiatives

Analyse backlink profiles and identify risks or opportunities
Benchmark competitor authority strategies

Track improvements in domain strength and referral signals

Local Search Optimisation: Manage and optimise business listings

Ensure consistency across directory citations
Support strategies for increasing customer reviews

Monitor and improve local search rankings

Reporting & Insights: Produce clear, data-driven monthly reports

Track key metrics including rankings, traffic, and conversions
Highlight trends, opportunities, and potential risks

Maintain accuracy across all reporting platforms

Collaboration: Partner with content creators to refine SEO-driven content

Work closely with developers on technical updates
Share insights with paid media teams to align search efforts
Support client-facing teams with actionable performance insights

Participate in internal review and strategy sessions

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 - 5 years of hands-on SEO experience (agency background advantageous)
  • Proven track record of improving organic performance metrics
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
  • Strong understanding of SEO best practices across technical, content, and authority building
  • Experience with tools such as Google Search Console, GA4, and reporting dashboards
  • Familiarity with CMS platforms and basic website structures
  • Working knowledge of HTML fundamentals
  • Advanced spreadsheet skills for data analysis and reporting

Let us assist you with your Digital career!

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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