Work-Force
Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a SEO Specialist in Virginia, and we encourage applicants from across Free State to consider this opportunity.
About This Position
This SEO Specialist role sits within the marketing jobs function in Virginia. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Virginia team on trust, and the SEO Specialist role will feel that from week one.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the marketing jobs group in Virginia.
Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Virginia also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Virginia.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Virginia.
Working in Virginia
On top of that, the role is based in Virginia, close to the Bloemfontein judicial hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Virginia and the broader Free State 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 Virginia.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Virginia, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Virginia cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
About the Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Virginia office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Importantly, the team mix in Virginia reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
The Environment
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Virginia site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Practically speaking, 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 Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
What We Offer
Practically speaking, 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 Virginia. Many colleagues across Free State have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Virginia teams.
Practically speaking, 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 Virginia keep progressing.
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 Free State.
Your Role
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
- Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
- Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
- Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
Who We’re Looking For
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.)
- Awareness of POPIA and consumer protection requirements
- Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
- Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
- Creative thinker who can also analyse data and report on ROI
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.