# SEO Specialist

> Pavago · South Africa (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-05-11

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

### **SEO Specialist (Technical SEO, Keyword Research, Google Analytics, Ahrefs, SEMrush) – Remote | U.S. Hours**

**Position Type:** Full-Time, Remote  
**Working Hours:** U.S. business hours (flexible for audits, reporting, and campaign deadlines)

### **About the Role**

We’re hiring an **SEO Specialist** to drive **organic growth, search rankings, and inbound traffic** across high-impact websites.

This is a **hands-on, execution-focused role** where you’ll own:

-   Technical SEO performance
-   Keyword strategy and content optimization
-   Site health and crawlability
-   Organic traffic and ranking growth

If you’re experienced with **SEMrush, Ahrefs, Google Analytics, and technical SEO audits**, and you enjoy turning data into **measurable growth**, this role is for you.

### **What You’ll Do**

### **Keyword Research & SEO Strategy**

-   Conduct in-depth keyword research using:

-   SEMrush, Ahrefs, Google Keyword Planner

-   Map keywords to:

-   Search intent
-   Funnel stages

-   Build **content strategies** aligned with organic growth goals
-   Identify ranking opportunities and content gaps

### **On-Page SEO Optimization**

-   Optimize:

-   Meta titles & descriptions
-   Headings (H1–H3)
-   Internal linking
-   URL structure

-   Implement **schema markup (structured data)**
-   Ensure content is:

-   SEO-friendly
-   High-quality and readable

-   Perform content audits and recommend improvements

### **Technical SEO**

-   Run audits using:

-   Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, SEMrush

-   Identify and fix:

-   Crawl errors
-   Indexing issues
-   Broken links
-   Duplicate content

-   Improve:

-   Core Web Vitals
-   Page speed
-   Mobile performance

-   Manage:

-   XML sitemaps
-   robots.txt
-   Canonical tags

### **Off-Page SEO & Link Building**

-   Develop ethical link-building strategies:

-   Guest posting
-   PR outreach
-   Partnerships

-   Monitor backlink profiles
-   Identify and disavow toxic links

### **Analytics & Reporting**

-   Track:

-   Keyword rankings
-   Organic traffic
-   Conversions

-   Use:

-   Google Analytics
-   Google Search Console

-   Build dashboards in:

-   Looker Studio, Power BI, or similar tools

-   Deliver weekly/monthly reports with clear insights

### **Collaboration**

-   Work closely with:

-   Content writers
-   Developers
-   Marketing teams

-   Provide SEO input for:

-   Website redesigns
-   Migrations
-   New launches

### **What Makes You a Great Fit**

-   Strong balance of **technical SEO + content strategy**
-   Data-driven with ability to turn insights into action
-   Proactive and up-to-date with algorithm changes
-   Strong communicator across technical and non-technical teams
-   Detail-oriented with strong execution discipline

### **Requirements**

-   2+ years of SEO experience
-   Proficiency with:

-   SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog
-   Google Analytics, Search Console

-   Strong understanding of:

-   On-page SEO
-   Technical SEO
-   Off-page SEO

-   Experience with CMS platforms:

-   WordPress, Webflow, Shopify

### **Nice to Have**

-   Experience ranking for competitive keywords
-   Knowledge of:

-   Schema markup / structured data
-   Advanced technical SEO audits

-   Experience with:

-   International SEO / multi-language sites

-   Background in SaaS, e-commerce, or content-driven businesses

### **Tools & Tech**

-   SEMrush / Ahrefs
-   Google Analytics / Search Console
-   Screaming Frog / Sitebulb
-   Looker Studio / Power BI
-   CMS platforms (WordPress, Webflow, Shopify)

### **What Success Looks Like**

-   Growth in organic traffic and impressions
-   Improved keyword rankings (Top 3 / Page 1)
-   Increased organic conversion rates
-   Reduced technical SEO issues
-   Strong ROI from SEO initiatives

### **Interview Process**

-   Initial Phone Screen
-   Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
-   Practical Task (SEO audit or strategy exercise)
-   Client Interview
-   Offer & Background Verification

### **Apply Now**

If you’re an **SEO Specialist who thrives on rankings, traffic growth, and technical optimization**, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help scale organic growth through high-impact SEO strategies.

## Apply

[Apply at Pavago](https://apply.workable.com/pavago/j/7DB790F231/apply)

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