SEO Specialist

Role: SEO Specialist. Location: Hazyview, Mpumalanga. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

About the Opportunity

An experienced SEO Specialist is needed to support operations in Hazyview. The role forms part of how the business keeps its marketing jobs portfolio strong in Mpumalanga.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Hazyview operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the marketing jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Hazyview much easier.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the SEO Specialist is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.

What We Offer

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Hazyview colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the marketing jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Notably, 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 Hazyview keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Hazyview 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 Mpumalanga.

About the Team

Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Hazyview office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga 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.

In addition, the team mix in Hazyview 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.

Working in Hazyview

In addition, the role is based in Hazyview, within the Highveld coal corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Hazyview and the broader Mpumalanga region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Hazyview cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Hazyview, Mpumalanga.

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 Hazyview.

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The marketing jobs space in Hazyview 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 Mpumalanga.

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Hazyview have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

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

Your Workplace

Notably, 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 Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Importantly, 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 Hazyview site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Key Outputs

• Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
• Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
• Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
• Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
• Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
• Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations

Minimum Requirements

• Creative thinker who can also analyse data and report on ROI
• Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
• 2-4 years’ experience in a marketing or communications role
• Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
• Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles
• Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.