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An opportunity has arisen for a SEO Specialist in Witbank. Suitably qualified candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to apply.
About This Position
This SEO Specialist role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Witbank. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the marketing jobs pipeline across Mpumalanga.
The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the SEO Specialist taking on this position.
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 Witbank much easier.
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 Witbank.
Your Future Here
Importantly, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the marketing jobs team in Witbank have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Witbank team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Witbank have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
About Witbank
Importantly, the role is based in Witbank, on the Nelspruit gateway to Mozambique. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Witbank and the broader Mpumalanga region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Witbank, 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 Witbank.
Many candidates already living within reach of Witbank 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.
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 Witbank.
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.
On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.
Crucially, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Witbank.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the marketing jobs side of the business inside out. The Witbank group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Witbank will be explained during the hiring process.
Key Responsibilities
- Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
- Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
- Optimise organic search performance through on-page and technical SEO
- Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
- Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
- Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
- Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.)
- Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
- Comfortable creating short-form video and social media content
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
Crucially, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.