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Search Engine Optimization Manager Jobs in South Africa at Rocket SaaS
Title: Search Engine Optimization Manager
Company: Rocket SaaS
Location: South Africa
About us
At Rocket SaaS, we’re redefining what a B2B marketing agency should be. We partner with ambitious SaaS companies as an extension of their team, building end-to-end demand generation strategies that drive predictable growth. We value curiosity over convention, ownership over process, and collaboration over silos. Nothing is off the table if it helps our clients grow. You’ll have the freedom to test ideas, shape strategy and work alongside talented specialists who genuinely care about doing great work.
Since launching, we’ve become one of the UK’s fastest-growing SaaS marketing agencies. We’ve grown organically through client referrals, long-term partnerships and a reputation for delivering measurable results. If you’re looking for a role where your ideas will shape strategy, your work will have a measurable impact, and you’ll help shape the growth of some of the most exciting SaaS companies, we’d love to hear from you.
The role
We’re looking for a Search Engine Optimization Manager to join our SEO team and contribute to the implementation and optimization of SEO efforts across client campaigns. As a Senior SEO Specialist, you will be an integral part of the SEO team at Rocket SaaS, working closely with the Head of SEO to implement and optimize SEO strategies for both Rocket SaaS and our clients. Your role will focus on executing on-page, off-page, and technical SEO tactics to improve organic visibility, drive traffic, and ultimately support conversions.
Key Responsibilities:
- SEO Strategy: Work alongside the Head of SEO to implement and execute SEO strategies for Rocket SaaS and clients. Contribute to SEO campaigns, focusing on optimization and performance.
- Keyword Research & Content Optimization: Conduct in-depth keyword research to guide content strategies and optimize existing content for organic search performance.
- Technical SEO: Perform regular SEO audits, identify technical issues, and collaborate with development teams to ensure technical improvements (e.g., page speed, schema markup, site structure) are implemented effectively.
- On-page SEO: Optimize on-page elements such as title tags, meta descriptions, header tags, and internal linking to enhance content visibility.
- Link Building & Off-page SEO: Assist with the execution of a link-building strategy aimed at improving domain authority and search rankings.
- Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Use SEO tools (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs, Google Analytics) to track, analyse, and report on SEO performance. Provide insights and recommendations for improvements.
- Collaboration & Best Practices: Work with the wider marketing team to ensure SEO best practices are implemented across content, design, and development. Share knowledge of SEO trends and updates with the team to maintain best-in-class practices.
Skills & Experience:
- More than 3 years of demonstrated success in senior SEO roles, preferably in a B2B SaaS or agency environment.
- Strong knowledge of SEO tools such as SEMrush, Ahrefs, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Screaming Frog.
- Hands-on experience with on-page, off-page, and technical SEO, including keyword research, content optimization, and link building.
- In-depth understanding of Google’s algorithms and ranking factors.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and implement SEO recommendations effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
Why you’ll love it at Rocket SaaS
- Work your way: Fully remote within South Africa
- Real career growth: we’re on a mission to scale, and we promote from within
- Real impact: your strategies directly shape the growth of ambitious SaaS brands
- A culture people enjoy being part of: quarterly staff parties and a monthly team quiz with cash prizes