Work-Force
A SEO Specialist is needed in Cape Town. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Western Cape operation.
About the Opportunity
The SEO Specialist vacancy forms part of how the Cape Town branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the marketing jobs side of the business moving forward.
Importantly, 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 Cape Town much easier.
In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Cape Town also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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 Cape Town.
Based in Cape Town
Working in Cape Town means a place near the Cape Town International Airport hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Cape Town office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Cape Town, Western Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Cape Town cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
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 Cape Town.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the marketing jobs side of the business inside out. The Cape Town 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.
In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Cape Town 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.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the marketing jobs team in Cape Town have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Cape Town have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Cape Town 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.
What We Offer
Beyond that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this marketing jobs role in Cape Town; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
Crucially, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Your Workplace
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.
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.
Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Cape Town site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Cape Town.
Practically speaking, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Cape Town.
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 Western Cape.
Key Outputs
- Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
- Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
- Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
- Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
- Support sales teams with collateral, presentations and trade activations
- Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
Essential Criteria
- Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
- Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
- Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
- 2-4 years’ experience in a marketing or communications role
- Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
Beyond that, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.