Head Of Seo

Home Based, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

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About Us



We're a growing SEO agency specializing in local businesses and e-commerce brands. Our US-based team values data-driven strategies, open communication, and continuous improvement. We're looking for a leader to scale our SEO operations and mentor our team.

The Role



You'll own SEO strategy, execution, and team development. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll guide specialists, optimize campaigns, and help shape our agency's future. Long-term growth opportunity for the right person.

What You'll Do



Develop and execute SEO strategies for local clients Lead, mentor, and train SEO specialists Brief team on new clients Oversee technical audits, on-page optimization, and keyword research Manage backlink budgets and digital PR campaigns Build content strategies and Google Business Profile optimization plans QA deliverables and create performance reports for clients Test new tactics, analyze results, and share insights with the team Collaborate with founder and team leads

What You Bring



5+ years in SEO and 2+ years leading teams Proven results ranking local businesses Strong technical SEO skills (site structure, Core Web Vitals, schema, indexing) Experience managing backlink budgets and PR outreach campaigns Deep knowledge of local SEO, GBP, and map pack strategy Proficiency with SemRush, Ahrefs, GSC, GA4, and GTM Excellent communication and project management skills Comfortable using AI for troubleshooting and efficiency Strategic problem-solver with a collaborative, team-first approach

What We Offer



Salary: $2,500-3,500 per month (based on experience) + performance bonuses 13 days PTO + 8 paid holidays (New Year's, Labor Day, Christmas, etc.) Fully remote (no time tracking) Christmas/New Year bonuses Professional development budget (tools, courses, masterminds) Performance-based tech stipend Clear path to VP/Director roles as we scale

To Apply



Make a 1-2 minute video introduction covering:

Your name, age, and location What drives you professionally Your SEO and leadership background Your most impressive SEO win How you've coached or developed struggling team members

Applications without this video won't be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,000 - $4,000

Benefits:

Company Christmas gift Work from home
Work Location: Remote

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R51000,00 - R232000,00 per month

Work Location: Remote

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1582620
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Home Based, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned