Head Of Seo

Home Based, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

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.

Do

NOT apply if you don't have experience in local SEO, client success/communication, and leading a 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. You will also speak with clients directly and manage relationships. 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 QA deliverables and create performance reports for clients Manage backlink budgets and digital PR campaigns Speak directly with clients and manage Slack communication Build content strategies and Google Business Profile optimization plans Test new tactics, analyze results, and improve our SOP Collaborate with founder and team leads

What You Need



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 Strategic problem-solver with a collaborative, team-first approach

What We Offer



Salary: R$70,000-85,000 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 and location What drives you in life (be brutally honest) Your most impressive SEO win Your experience in link building How you've coached or developed struggling team members

Applications without this video won't be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R70000,00 - R85000,00 per month

Work Location: Remote

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1587312
  • 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