SEO Executive

VirtuHire

SEO Executive working for a rapidly growing digital agency, implementing strategies to enhance client organic rankings. Collaborating with SEOs and content writers for effective SEO campaigns.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SEO strategies, including local, on-site, off-site, and technical SEO, with a strong focus on content optimization and performance analysis. Proficient in using SEO tools and analytics platforms to drive organic traffic and improve search rankings.

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SEO Strategy ImplementationGoogle Analytics ProficiencyTechnical SEO AuditsContent Optimization for SEOLink Building Campaigns

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Hard Skills

Keyword ResearchOn-Site SEOOff-Site SEOTechnical SEOContent Generation for SEOData AnalysisSEO Performance TroubleshootingLocal SEO ManagementSchema ImplementationMobile Optimization

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCritical ThinkingCommunicationPresentation SkillsProactivity

Tools & Technologies

Google Search ConsoleAhrefsMozScreaming FrogGoogle Tag ManagerExcelGoogle Sheets

Industry Keywords

White-Hat SEO TechniquesCrawl ErrorsSite Speed OptimizationInternal LinkingExternal Links

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working on SEO campaigns for multiple clients, including local, on-site, off-site, and technical SEO.
Implementing SEO strategies to improve organic rankings and traffic.
Conducting keyword research and optimising website content, including blogs, landing pages, meta tags, URLs, and internal linking.
Performing technical SEO audits and implementing improvements (site speed, crawl errors, schema, mobile optimisation).
Optimising and managing local SEO for clients, including Google Business Profiles, citations, and local keyword targeting.
Providing regular reporting and insights to clients and internal teams.
Creating and optimising content for multiple clients’ websites, including blog posts, landing pages, and meta descriptions, ensuring alignment with the wider SEO strategy and target audience.
Identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving SEO performance issues through data-driven analysis and creative problem-solving.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to diagnose issues, develop solutions, and adapt strategies in a fast-changing SEO landscape.
Experience with Google Analytics and Google Search Console.
Knowledge of SEO tools such as Ahrefs, Moz, Screaming Frog, etc.
Strong analytical skills to analyse websites against key competitors to identify opportunities for performance improvements.
Experience in generating content for SEO and an understanding of how to optimise the content, including URLs, keywords, meta tags, internal link structure and external links.
An ability to advise on what content should be created to improve organic performance and reach.
Understanding of white-hat SEO techniques.
Positive, energetic and a great communicator within a team.
Excellent presentation skills.
Proactive and passionate, with an ability to actively learn and take on new skills.
Experience with Link Building campaigns.
Experience with Google Tag Manager.
You thrive in a fast-paced agency environment.
Experienced in using Excel and Google Sheets.
2 years+ of experience in on-site, off-site, technical and content SEO, ideally working with multiple clients.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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SaaS VirtuHire is a remote recruiting and employer-of-record service focused on connecting businesses with vetted South African talent. The company rigorously vets candidates and provides a curated shortlist, interview scheduling, onboarding, payroll, compliance, and full employee management. It offers a no-fee recruitment process, advertises cost savings versus local hires, and emphasizes English proficiency, university-educated candidates, and industry experience. Metrics provided include clients served, hires made, and a high retention rate. VirtuHire positions itself as a partner handling hiring, EOR services, and HR administration to let clients focus on growth. SEO Executive Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 12 minutes ago 🇿🇦 South Africa – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 🟡 Mid-level 📈 SEO Marketing 🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Working on SEO campaigns for multiple clients, including local, on-site, off-site, and technical SEO.
Implementing SEO strategies to improve organic rankings and traffic.
Conducting keyword research and optimising website content, including blogs, landing pages, meta tags, URLs, and internal linking.
Performing technical SEO audits and implementing improvements (site speed, crawl errors, schema, mobile optimisation).
Optimising and managing local SEO for clients, including Google Business Profiles, citations, and local keyword targeting.
Providing regular reporting and insights to clients and internal teams.
Creating and optimising content for multiple clients’ websites, including blog posts, landing pages, and meta descriptions, ensuring alignment with the wider SEO strategy and target audience.
Identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving SEO performance issues through data-driven analysis and creative problem-solving. 🎯 Requirements
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to diagnose issues, develop solutions, and adapt strategies in a fast-changing SEO landscape.
Experience with Google Analytics and Google Search Console.
Knowledge of SEO tools such as Ahrefs, Moz, Screaming Frog, etc.
Strong analytical skills to analyse websites against key competitors to identify opportunities for performance improvements.
Experience in generating content for SEO and an understanding of how to optimise the content, including URLs, keywords, meta tags, internal link structure and external links.
An ability to advise on what content should be created to improve organic performance and reach.
Understanding of white-hat SEO techniques.
Positive, energetic and a great communicator within a team.
Excellent presentation skills.
Proactive and passionate, with an ability to actively learn and take on new skills.
Experience with Link Building campaigns.
Experience with Google Tag Manager.
You thrive in a fast-paced agency environment.
Experienced in using Excel and Google Sheets.
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