Senior SEO Specialist
Huzzle Open · verified Sep 25, 2026 At a glance
Senior SEO role at Huzzle. Remote, South Africa · full-time.
Pay not stated SEO salary
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What you'll do
- Own and execute SEO plans that grow organic visibility and traffic
- Research search terms around business goals and user intent
- Improve page and technical foundations, including structure, indexing, and Core Web Vitals
- Audit sites, prioritize fixes, and run backlink campaigns to build authority
- Work with content, development, and marketing teams while reporting performance and SERP opportunities
What you bring
- Bring at least four years of SEO experience, ideally in SaaS, eCommerce, or digital agencies
- Show measurable gains in rankings, organic traffic, and conversions
- Apply technical SEO across audits, schema, crawling, and indexing
- Use Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, and Google Search Console, plus HTML, CSS, website architecture, and CMS platforms
- Communicate and collaborate effectively, with strong analytical skills
Who this fits
You’ll suit a fast-moving, results-focused environment where you own SEO strategy and execution. The role is fully remote from South Africa, full-time, and structured as an independent contractor engagement with international teams. Huzzle places successful candidates directly with a client team.
From the employer
About Huzzle
At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talents with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries such as SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. Unlike an outsourcing agency, we place you directly with a client where you’re hired in-house as a valued member of their team.
Role Type: Full-time
Engagement: Independent Contractor
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior SEO Specialist with deep expertise in technical SEO, content strategy, and performance analytics. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and has a proven track record of increasing organic traffic, improving keyword rankings, and driving revenue through search.
You will take full ownership of SEO strategy and execution, working closely with content, development, and marketing teams to deliver measurable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies to increase organic visibility and traffic
- Conduct advanced keyword research aligned with business goals and search intent
- Lead on-page and technical SEO optimizations (site structure, indexing, Core Web Vitals, etc.)
- Perform detailed SEO audits and implement actionable improvements
- Collaborate with content teams to create high-ranking, SEO-optimized content
- Manage backlink strategies and authority-building campaigns
- Monitor performance using tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, Ahrefs, or SEMrush
- Analyze competitors and identify growth opportunities in SERPs
- Stay updated with algorithm changes and industry trends
- Provide regular reporting and insights to stakeholders
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in SEO, preferably in SaaS, eCommerce, or digital agencies
- Proven success in improving rankings, organic traffic, and conversions
- Strong technical SEO knowledge (site audits, schema markup, crawling/indexing)
- Experience with SEO tools (Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console)
- Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and website architecture
- Experience working with CMS platforms (WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, etc.)
- Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Experience managing or mentoring junior SEO team members is a plus
Benefits
💻 Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with international teams
🤝 Peer Community: Connect with high-performing sales professionals in our network
🧭 Ongoing Support: Receive guidance from Huzzle before and after placement
💰 Tailored Compensation: Salaries vary by client and candidate preference — we’ll match you with options that fit your goals
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