Technical / On -Site SEO
Must be based in Cape town
We are recruiting on behalf of a client seeking an experienced Technical SEO Specialist to
take ownership of site health, performance, and search visibility. This role is ideal for a
technically strong SEO professional who thrives on audits, optimisation, and working closely
with developers to drive measurable organic growth.
Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive technical SEO audits and provide actionable recommendations to
improve site health and search visibility.
Optimize crawlability and indexability, ensuring search engines can fully access, understand,
and rank site content.
Monitor and improve site speed, performance, and Core Web Vitals.
Maintain proper site architecture and internal linking to enhance both user experience and
SEO.
Implement structured data / schema markup to enhance visibility in rich results (Products,
FAQ, How -to, Reviews, etc.).
Monitor and resolve issues with security, mobile -friendliness, and accessibility (HTTPS,
responsive design, WCAG compliance).
Collaborate closely with developers and CMS users to implement technical SEO
recommendations.
Track and report website performance metrics, including crawl errors, indexing issues, and
organic search rankings.
Stay up -to -date with SEO trends, algorithm updates, and technical best practices.
Skills & Expertise:
Proficiency in technical SEO tools: Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, SEMrush, PageSpeed Insights,
GTMetrix, Google Search Console.
Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and how they impact SEO performance.
Experience with CMS platforms (WordPress, Shopify, Magento) and ability to guide
developers on technical fixes.
Knowledge of structured data, JSON -LD, and schema types to enhance SERP features.
Expertise in server -side SEO: caching, CDN configuration, redirects, canonicalization, and
URL management.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that may impact SEO performance.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Optional / Nice -to -Have:
Experience with log file analysis to understand crawler behavior.
Familiarity with international SEO (hreflang, multi -language sites).
Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue) and their impact on SEO.
Experience integrating SEO automation tools into workflows.