Senior Seo Specialist

Bellville, WC, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

About us:




Discover Africa Group

is a team of innovative, experienced, and ambitious go-getters passionate about sharing Africa's best with travelers from around the world.



Our portfolio includes:


Discover Africa Safaris:

Bespoke luxury safari travel in Southern and East Africa.

4x4 Hire:

Adventure 4x4 self-drive exploration.

Drive South Africa:

Africa's first online rental car comparison and booking engine.

Our team culture is friendly, supportive, and professional--we value creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. Based in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, you might even enjoy a smoother commute, traveling against peak traffic.

Your Purpose





Reporting into the Performance Marketing Lead, this role takes the lead for all aspects of SEO across a portfolio of leading African travel brands. You'll be responsible for shaping and executing scalable, high-impact SEO strategies that directly drive visibility, traffic, and revenue.



You'll work closely with our performance, content, and UX teams to bring the SEO roadmap to life. From audits and optimisation to content planning and link building, you'll own the organic channel from top to bottom.

Your Core Responsibilities:





Technical SEO




Audit and resolve site health issues (indexing, speed, CWV, schema, crawl depth, etc.) Optimise internal linking, site architecture, and on-page SEO fundamentals Manage GSC, GA4, Tag Manager, Ahrefs, SEMrush, ScreamingFrog, and other tools


Content Optimisation & Keyword Strategy




Map and implement keyword strategies for new and legacy content Identify and resolve cannibalisation, gaps and underperformance Brief, QA and optimise content for search intent and rankings


Authority Building & Outreach Support




Ideate and assist in the creation of link-worthy content and campaigns Collaborate on digital PR initiatives and outreach where needed Monitor and report on domain authority, backlink quality and visibility


Cross-functional Collaboration




Work closely with the content team, UX, devs and performance marketing Stay in sync with broader marketing and brand initiatives Share updates and learnings with the team



Who We're Looking For:




10+ years of practical SEO experience Track record across technical, on-page and off-page SEO Solid HTML/CSS/JS knowledge for SEO context Strong communicator, both in teams and independently Agency and in-house experience preferred Comfortable with hybrid work (3 days per week in office) Familiarity with multilingual SEO Working knowledge of AI-assisted SEO workflows



Why Join Us?





At Discover Africa Safaris, we believe that our team's passion and dedication deserve to be celebrated and rewarded. Here's what you can look forward to:


A competitive salary 20 days of annual leave After 5 years, earn one extra annual paid leave day per year, up to a max of 25 days Paid birthday leave--because no one should work on their special day! Unlimited, pre-approved training leave, including educational travel. Professional development opportunities to support your growth. Africa travel at discounted rates, giving you the chance to explore and deepen your connection to the continent. Hybrid working opportunities in a flexible, supportive environment. A chance to work with a team of passionate, like-minded individuals who share your love for Africa.



How to apply:





If you're ready to turn your passion for Africa into a career that inspires and transforms lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in sharing Africa's wonders with the world.



Discover Africa Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1457790
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bellville, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
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