Role overview

Qualifications

3–5+ years of hands-on SEO experience
Strong understanding of technical SEO and content SEO
Proficiency with SEO and analytics tools including Ahrefs, Semrush, Screaming Frog, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Search Console
Ability to analyse data and translate findings into actionable recommendations

Responsibilities

Own and manage the overall SEO roadmap aligned with business growth goals
Conduct comprehensive technical SEO audits and prioritise fixes
Perform in-depth keyword research to identify high-value search opportunities
Monitor SEO performance using tools such as Google Search Console, GA4, Ahrefs, Semrush, and Screaming Frog

Key facts

Remote from: Africa
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Hard skills

Search Engine Optimization Keyword Research Digital Content Optimization Analytics Project Management B2B Advertising Software As A Service (SaaS) Schema Markup

Other skills

Problem Reporting
Communication
Organizational Skills
Time Management

About the company

Remote Choice

Remote Choice is a recruitment organisation that helps businesses hire qualified staff based out in South Africa. We understand that finding the right employees for your business can be difficult, which is why we offer a bespoke service that takes care of everything for you. From sourcing candidates to conducting interviews, we'll make sure you find the perfect remote worker for your company. With years of experience in the industry, Remote Choice is the first choice for businesses to make sure they find the perfect match for each and every position. As you may know, businesses have been outsourcing more and more to South Africa in recent years, drawn by the country's large pool of talented professionals and the ever-changing view of remote working. Remote Choice are able to provide businesses with the staff they need at a fraction of the cost of hiring through your more traditional routes. Due to our extensive network in South Africa, we are able to find candidates with the right skills and experience for your requirements.

Company details

Company size2 - 10

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Job description

SEO Lead (Remote)

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded SEO Lead to lead and execute our organic growth strategy. This is a hands-on role for someone who combines strategic thinking with strong execution capability across technical SEO, content optimisation, keyword strategy, and performance reporting.

The successful candidate will take ownership of improving search visibility, increasing qualified organic traffic, and driving measurable business impact through SEO initiatives. You will work cross-functionally with content, development, and marketing teams to identify opportunities, prioritise improvements, and implement scalable SEO strategies.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving technical and content-related SEO challenges, and is confident working independently in a remote setting.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

SEO Strategy & Growth

Own and manage the overall SEO roadmap aligned with business growth goals
Identify opportunities to increase organic traffic, rankings, and conversions
Develop and execute short- and long-term SEO initiatives across multiple digital assets
Monitor industry trends, search algorithm updates, and competitor activity to maintain competitive advantage

Technical SEO

Conduct comprehensive technical SEO audits and prioritise fixes
Partner with developers to resolve crawlability, indexing, site speed, Core Web Vitals, and structured data issues
Improve site architecture, URL structure, canonicalisation, redirects, and XML sitemap management
Ensure websites follow SEO best practices across desktop and mobile experiences

Keyword Research & Content Optimisation

Perform in-depth keyword research to identify high-value search opportunities
Analyse search intent and competitor positioning to inform content strategy
Create SEO-driven content briefs for writers and content teams
Optimise existing content and landing pages to improve rankings and user engagement
Identify content gaps and opportunities for scalable organic growth

On-Page SEO & Internal Linking

Improve metadata, headings, content structure, and on-page optimisation across key pages
Develop and implement internal linking strategies to improve topical authority and crawl efficiency
Ensure all SEO recommendations align with UX and conversion goals

Authority Building & Off-Page SEO

Support backlink acquisition and digital authority-building initiatives
Monitor backlink profiles and identify opportunities to improve domain authority
Collaborate on outreach or partnership opportunities that support SEO growth

Analytics & Reporting

Monitor SEO performance using tools such as Google Search Console, GA4, Ahrefs, Semrush, and Screaming Frog
Track rankings, traffic, engagement, and conversion performance
Produce regular SEO reports with actionable insights, priorities, and recommendations
Clearly communicate SEO impact and progress to stakeholders