SEO Specialist (Remote, South Africa-based) Initial audit & strategy phase (Mont

This is a remote position.

SEO Specialist (Remote, South Africa-based)

An independent, strategy-led creative agency (based in London, working with challenger and ambitious brands) is looking for a hands-on SEO specialist to significantly grow organic search visibility and generate qualified new-business leads — not just deliver an audit and disappear.

What you'll do

- Audit current site performance and competitor SEO strategy

- Identify commercially valuable search opportunities and map them to site architecture

- Implement on-page SEO directly in Squarespace (titles, meta, URLs, schema, internal linking, GSC/GA4, redirects)

- Develop and help write/edit a search-led content strategy (quality writing essential — no generic AI content)

- Build a sensible link/authority strategy (editorial links and digital PR only — no bulk/paid link tactics)

- Factor in visibility within AI-driven search (ChatGPT, Google AI search) alongside traditional SEO

Requirements
What we're looking for

- 5+ years SEO experience with a proven record of growing organic visibility

- Experience with B2B, professional services, agencies, or consultancies

- Strong writing/editorial judgement and excellent written English

- Squarespace, Google Search Console, and GA4 expertise

- Understanding of site architecture, internal linking, and content strategy

- Familiarity with AI search/GEO is a plus

- Must be based in South Africa

Budget

- Initial audit & strategy phase (Month 1): R20,000–R35,000, once-off project fee

- Ongoing monthly retainer (from Month 2): R18,000–R30,000/month, depending on scope and experience

To apply Please include: three examples of sites you've personally improved organically (with results/data), what you specifically did on each, and a short response to a strategic question provided on application.

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