SEO Specialist (On Site)

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HR Genie

Job Ref:

SEO Specialist (On s

Date posted:

Friday, April 12, 2024

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a SEO Specialist to join their team.

POSITION INFO:

Our client is looking for a SEO Specialist to join their team.

Responsibilities:

Managing all SEO activities such as content strategy, link building and keyword strategy to increase rankings on all major search networks.
Managing all SEM campaigns on Google, Yahoo and Bing in order to maximize ROI.
Operational
Developing and executing SEO strategies
Execute tests, collect and analyze data and results, identify trends and insights in order to achieve maximum ROI in paid search campaigns.
Review technical SEO issues and providing recommendations.
Track, report, and analyze website analytics, initiatives and campaigns.
Manage campaign expenses, staying on budget, estimating monthly costs and reconciling discrepancies.
Conducting SEO audits including content, technical and UX
In-depth experience with website analytics tools such as Google
Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Data Studio, Google Search
Console, SEMRush/Ahrefs or similar
Optimize copy and landing pages for search engine marketing.
Perform ongoing keyword discovery, expansion and optimization.
Research and implement search engine optimization recommendations.
Research and analyze competitor advertising links.
Develop and implement link building strategy.
Work with the development team to ensure SEO best practices are properly implemented on newly developed code.
Work with editorial and marketing teams to drive SEO in content creation and content programming.
Recommend changes to website architecture, content, linking and other factors to improve SEO positions for target keywords.
Assisting with any other tasks that may be required for the smooth running of the department.

Key Skills:

Work in a professional manner both internally and externally that is respectful to all customers; internally across all cultures and reporting structures.
Ensure that your behaviour is consistently in line with “Antonio’s Rules of Engagement” and our client's core values of:
Integrity.
Teamwork.
Customer Centricity.
Partnership.
Innovation and Creativity.
Sustainable Value Creation.
Always apply TCF (Treating Customers Fairly) in any external dealings with clients.
Always maintain leadership attributes.

Experience in website optimization, SEO, website performance, and analytics.
Strong knowledge of SEO best practices and current search engine algorithms.
Proficiency in tools like Google Analytics, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or similar SEO software.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team.
A self-leader who is adept at managing your capacity + prioritizing your work.
But also (and very importantly) someone who is highly communicative + keeps the team up to date on the work you’re doing, that affects their work.
Experience improving site security + making Web/SEO optimizations.
Strong knowledge of coding languages including HTML/HTML5, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, + AJAX.
Experience with A/B and multivariate experiments.
Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript development and constraints.
Knowledge of ranking factors and search engine algorithms.
Good collaboration and communication skills.
Great time management and multi-tasking skills.
Excellent English both written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail paramount.
Deadline driven.
Effective timekeeping.
Ability to prioritize.
Coping with pressure and setbacks.
Ability to take full responsibility and accountability.
Team player.

Qualifications:

Degree in Computer Science, or related field.
3-5 years in software design.

SEO Specialist (On Site)

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