Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a SEO Specialist for its Phalaborwa operation. The role forms part of a wider marketing jobs portfolio across Limpopo.
The Role
Equally, the SEO Specialist position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Limpopo. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Phalaborwa and across the marketing jobs space.
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.
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 Phalaborwa much easier.
Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Phalaborwa also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the marketing jobs side of the business inside out. The Phalaborwa group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Phalaborwa will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Phalaborwa contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the marketing jobs space in Limpopo.
Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Your Future Here
Importantly, career progression for this marketing jobs role in Phalaborwa depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Limpopo.
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 Phalaborwa team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Phalaborwa have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.
The Environment
Beyond that, 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 Phalaborwa site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
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.
Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Limpopo.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Phalaborwa.
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.
Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Limpopo.
Beyond that, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Phalaborwa.
Key Outputs
- Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
- Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
- Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
- Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
Essential Criteria
- Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
- Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles
- 2-4 years’ experience in a marketing or communications role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
- Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.