Head of SEO

Our client, a prominent national e-commerce platform, is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Head of SEO to lead their organic search initiatives. This is a fully remote position, offering an unparalleled opportunity to shape and execute the company's SEO strategy on a national scale. You will be responsible for driving significant increases in organic traffic, search engine rankings, and ultimately, online revenue.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep, technical understanding of search engine algorithms, a proven track record of developing and implementing successful SEO strategies for large-scale websites, and exceptional leadership skills. You will work closely with content, development, and marketing teams to ensure SEO best practices are integrated across all digital touchpoints. This is a critical leadership role for a passionate SEO expert looking to make a substantial impact in a dynamic, remote-first organization.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, long-term SEO strategy to increase organic search visibility and traffic.
• Conduct in-depth technical SEO audits, keyword research, competitor analysis, and backlink analysis.
• Collaborate with the web development team to implement technical SEO recommendations and ensure site architecture is optimized.
• Work with the content team to develop SEO-driven content strategies that align with business objectives and user intent.
• Monitor and analyze SEO performance metrics using tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEMrush.
• Stay ahead of algorithm updates and industry trends, adapting strategies accordingly.
• Manage and mentor a team of SEO specialists, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Report on SEO performance to senior management, providing clear insights and strategic recommendations.
• Ensure brand consistency and adherence to SEO best practices across all digital properties.

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven success in developing and executing SEO strategies that have resulted in significant organic growth for large websites.
• Deep technical SEO expertise, including understanding of crawlability, indexability, site speed, schema markup, and mobile-first indexing.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, etc.
• Strong understanding of content marketing principles and how they integrate with SEO.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Experience managing SEO teams and collaborating with cross-functional departments.

• This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and a generous retirement savings plan.
• Our client is committed to employee well-being and professional development, providing access to leading industry training and conferences.
• You will enjoy the flexibility of working from your preferred location within South Africa , contributing to a culture of innovation and collaboration within a distributed team.
• Opportunities for career advancement are abundant within this growing organization.
• Join us and lead the charge in organic search excellence from anywhere.