Work-Force
Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a SEO Specialist in Upington, and we encourage applicants from across Northern Cape to consider this opportunity.
Overview
This SEO Specialist role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Upington. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the marketing jobs pipeline across Northern Cape.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Upington also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Your Workplace
In addition, the environment is creative, deadline-driven and data-aware. Cross-functional work with sales, product and design is the norm, and ideas are tested with real audiences quickly.
In addition, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Based in Upington
Equally, the role is based in Upington, within the Upington solar corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Upington and the broader Northern Cape region.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Upington.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Upington, Northern Cape.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
- Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
- Support sales teams with collateral, presentations and trade activations
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
- Create on-brand content for web, social, email and in-store
- Optimise organic search performance through on-page and technical SEO
Minimum Requirements
- Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles
- Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
- Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field
- Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
Equally, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.