SEO Specialist

Whether you are a seasoned SEO Specialist or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Mossel Bay. The team hires on merit and across communities in Western Cape.

About the Opportunity

The organisation is investing in its Mossel Bay operation, and this SEO Specialist position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the marketing jobs function and contribute to the wider Western Cape business.

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.

Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Mossel Bay also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the SEO Specialist to step into the marketing jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Why Join Us

Notably, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in marketing jobs from your base in Mossel Bay. Many colleagues across Western Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Equally, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Mossel Bay keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Mossel Bay teams.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.

A Typical Day

You usually start by scanning campaign dashboards over coffee, checking performance against targets and flagging anything that needs attention. Mornings are often given to creative work — briefing designers, refining copy, planning the next content drop — while afternoons mix stakeholder meetings, agency calls and a steady stream of approvals. In between, you’re watching what competitors are doing, listening to what customers are saying online, and shaping the next set of experiments to push the brand forward.

Crucially, the Mossel Bay office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Mossel Bay.

Growing With Us

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The marketing jobs space in Mossel Bay offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Western Cape.

Equally, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mossel Bay have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Mossel Bay team member.

Where You’ll Work

Importantly, 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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Beyond that, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mossel Bay site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
• Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
• Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
• Support sales teams with collateral, presentations and trade activations
• Manage email marketing journeys, segmentation and lifecycle automation
• Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
• Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn

Minimum Requirements

• Comfortable creating short-form video and social media content
• Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
• Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.)
• 2-4 years’ experience in a marketing or communications role
• Proven experience managing paid media campaigns

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.