Work-Force
Step into a SEO Specialist role in Westville and make your mark across KwaZulu-Natal. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
Overview
The organisation is investing in its Westville operation, and this SEO Specialist position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the marketing jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the marketing jobs team in KwaZulu-Natal make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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.
Working in Westville
Westville continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with minutes from King Shaka International Airport. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
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 Westville.
Many candidates already living within reach of Westville cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.
Where You’ll Work
Crucially, 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.
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 Westville site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Your Future Here
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The marketing jobs space in Westville 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 KwaZulu-Natal.
Equally, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Westville have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Core Functions
- Optimise organic search performance through on-page and technical SEO
- Manage email marketing journeys, segmentation and lifecycle automation
- Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
- Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
- Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
- Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
Minimum Requirements
- Creative thinker who can also analyse data and report on ROI
- Comfortable creating short-form video and social media content
- Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles
- Awareness of POPIA and consumer protection requirements
- Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.)
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
- Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.