SEO Specialist

Pavago

Remote · South AfricaFull TimePosted September 27, 2026

SEO Specialist (Technical SEO, Ahrefs & SEMrush) – Remote

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

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.

What You’ll Own

Keyword Research & SEO Strategy

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

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.

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.

Preferred Experience

Proven success ranking competitive keywords.

Advanced technical SEO audit experience.

Knowledge of schema markup and structured data.

International or multilingual SEO experience.

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.

Interview Process

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.

Originally posted on Himalayas

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