Job Overview
Job description
- Location:
- South Africa
- Work arrangement:
- On-site
Role Summary
- SEO Specialist (Technical SEO, Ahrefs & SEMrush) – Remote
- Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
- Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours
At Pavago , one of our clients is hiring an SEO Specialist to drive organic traffic, improve search rankings, and strengthen the technical health of high-impact websites.
This is a hands-on, execution-focused role where you’ll own technical SEO, keyword strategy, content optimization, site health, link building, and performance reporting .
If you’re experienced with SEMrush, Ahrefs, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and technical SEO audits and know how to turn search data into measurable growth, this role is for you.
Conduct in-depth keyword research using
- SEMrush
- Ahrefs
- Google Keyword Planner
Map keywords to search intent and funnel stages.
Identify
- Ranking opportunities
- Content gaps
- Competitor opportunities
- High-value search terms
Build SEO-driven content strategies aligned with organic growth goals.
On-Page SEO & Content Optimization
Optimize
- Meta titles and descriptions
- H1–H3 heading structures
- Internal linking
- URL structures
- Image optimization
Implement schema markup and structured data where applicable.
Conduct content audits and recommend updates, expansions, or optimization opportunities.
Ensure content remains both search-friendly and engaging for users.
Improve existing pages to increase rankings, traffic, and conversions.
Technical SEO
Conduct technical audits using
- Screaming Frog
- Sitebulb
- SEMrush
Identify and resolve
- Crawl errors
- Indexing issues
- Broken links
- Duplicate content
- Redirect and canonicalization issues
Manage
- XML sitemaps
- Robots.txt
- Canonical tags
Improve Core Web Vitals, page speed, mobile performance, and crawlability.
Work with developers to prioritize and implement technical SEO improvements.
Off-Page SEO & Link Building
Develop ethical, scalable link-building strategies.
Support backlink acquisition through
- Guest posting
- PR outreach
- Partnerships
Monitor backlink quality and domain authority.
Identify potentially harmful or low-quality backlinks and support cleanup or disavowal where appropriate.
Analytics & Reporting
Track
- Keyword rankings
- Organic traffic
- Search impressions
- Conversions
- SEO performance trends
Analyze performance using Google Analytics and Google Search Console.
Build dashboards using Looker Studio, Power BI, or similar tools.
Prepare weekly and monthly reports with clear insights and recommendations.
Use performance data to continuously refine SEO strategy.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with
- Content writers
- Developers
- Marketing teams
Strong hands-on experience with
- SEMrush
- Ahrefs
- Screaming Frog
- Google Analytics
- Google Search Console
Strong understanding of
- Technical SEO
- On-page SEO
- Off-page SEO
- Keyword research
- Search intent
- Link building
Experience working with CMS platforms such as
- WordPress
- Webflow
- Shopify
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to translate SEO data into actionable recommendations.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Experience within
- SaaS
- E-commerce
- Content-driven businesses
Basic HTML/CSS knowledge for SEO implementation and developer collaboration.
- Tools & Technology
- SEMrush
- Ahrefs
- Google Analytics
- Google Search Console
- Google Keyword Planner
- Screaming Frog
- Sitebulb
- Looker Studio
- Power BI
- WordPress / Webflow / Shopify
- What Makes You a Great Fit
You understand both technical SEO and content strategy .
You care about business outcomes, not just keyword rankings.
You’re comfortable diagnosing technical issues and working with developers to resolve them.
You use data to identify opportunities and prioritize SEO initiatives.
You stay current with search trends and algorithm changes.
You’re highly organized and disciplined with execution.
What a Typical Day Looks Like
You may
Review organic traffic, rankings, and Search Console data.
Research new keyword and content opportunities.
Conduct technical site audits.
Optimize existing pages for rankings and conversions.
Coordinate technical fixes with developers.
Work with writers on SEO-focused content.
Review backlink profiles and link-building opportunities.
Analyze performance and prepare SEO reports.
In short: you keep websites technically healthy, highly visible in search, and continuously growing organic traffic and conversions.
Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)
Growth in organic traffic and search impressions.
Improvement in Top 3 and Page 1 keyword rankings.
Increased organic conversion rates.
Reduced technical SEO issues.
Improved Core Web Vitals and site performance.
Growth in high-quality backlinks.
Positive ROI from SEO initiatives.
Responsibilities
Keyword Research & SEO Strategy
Requirements
Provide SEO recommendations for
- Website redesigns
- Site migrations
- New website launches
- Landing pages
- Content initiatives
- Ensure SEO requirements are incorporated into development and content workflows.
- Required Experience & Skills
- 2+ years of professional SEO experience.
Preferred Experience
- Proven success ranking competitive keywords.
- Advanced technical SEO audit experience.
- Knowledge of schema markup and structured data.
- International or multilingual SEO experience.
About the Company
Work directly with leadership in a highly visible role.
Operate at the forefront of AI, marketing, and automation.
Gain exposure across content, growth, outreach, events, and operations.
Significant ownership and creative freedom.
Opportunity to build systems that directly impact business growth.
Fully remote work environment.
Additional Information
- Initial Phone Screen
- Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
- Practical Assessment (SEO Audit or Strategy Exercise)
- Client Interview
- Offer & Background Verification
- What Happens After You Apply
Right after you apply, you’ll receive an email invitation from Spark Hire to record your Intro Video . This short, self-recorded video completes your application and can be recorded whenever it’s convenient.
Instead of repeating yourself across multiple screening calls, you’ll introduce yourself once, and your video will be shared with the hiring team. You can record your video as many times as you’d like before submitting it—only your final submission will be reviewed.
Please keep an eye on both your inbox and spam folder for your Spark Hire invitation.
Apply Now
If you’re an SEO Specialist who thrives on technical optimization, keyword strategy, rankings, and organic traffic growth , we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help scale sustainable organic growth through high-impact SEO execution.
- Role:
- SEO Specialist
- Job Type:
- Full Time