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Remote SEO Strategist - South Africa

BraftonSouth Africa remoteSEO Consulting
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Salary
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Job type
Contractor Full-Time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
11 Jun 2026
Status
Open · checked 9d ago

About this role

Brafton is seeking a remote Full-Time Contractor SEO Strategist based in South Africa to join the SEO Consulting team. This client-facing role suits an analytical, detail-oriented professional with agency experience who is eager to master the evolving search landscape.

Role Overview

The SEO Strategist plays a crucial part in driving organic growth and visibility for diverse clients at Brafton. This remote position requires a professional who can blend technical expertise with strong writing and interpersonal skills to translate complex search concepts into actionable strategies. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a passion for continuous learning within the digital marketing sector.

Key Responsibilities

Build competitive website audits, client proposals, and comprehensive reports.
Utilize software tools to evaluate client website health, pinpoint errors, and identify growth opportunities.
Execute technical SEO tasks, site optimization, UX and website redesign projects, keyword research, and backlink initiatives.
Develop and implement tactics to enhance brand visibility in Google AI Overviews and generative search engines.
Optimize content and site architecture for LLM crawlers, emphasizing entity relationships and semantic density.
Track AI performance by monitoring brand citations and mentions in generative search engine outputs.
Collaborate across internal departments and communicate directly with external clients.

Requirements

Three to five years or more of experience managing or contributing to SEO programs, ideally within an agency environment.
Demonstrated success with SEO campaigns for medium to large brands, including ecommerce.
Advanced grasp of technical SEO topics like crawling, indexing, rendering, core web vitals, page speed, and site migrations.
Intermediate to advanced comprehension of HTML, JavaScript, and CSS related to search performance.
Proficiency with enterprise and standard search platforms, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong project management capabilities, organizational skills, and the capacity to meet established deadlines.
Contractors must supply their own stable internet connection and industry hardware.

Skills and Tools

JavaScript
LLM
Google Analytics and Google Search Console
MarketMuse, SEMRush, Ahrefs, Botify, Sitebulb, Conductor Searchlight, Stat, Sistrix, DeepCrawl, and Screaming Frog
HTML and CSS
Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace

About the Company

Brafton operates as a prominent global content marketing agency with physical locations in Sydney, Toronto, London, and Boston. The firm produces result-oriented strategies, video, blogs, infographics, web design, and content to elevate SEO, social engagement, and customer leads for global clients.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Brafton careers page to submit their application for this remote contractor opportunity in South Africa.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Is this position remote?

Yes, this role is fully remote and open to candidates living anywhere in South Africa.

What is the employment type?

This is a contractor full-time position.

How much experience is required?

Candidates should have three to five years or more of experience contributing to or managing SEO programs, preferably in an agency setting.

What tools and technologies will I need to use?

The role utilizes tools such as MarketMuse, SEMRush, Ahrefs, Botify, Sitebulb, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and requires knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

Do I need to provide my own equipment?

Yes, contractors are required to provide their own industry hardware and a stable internet connection.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Brafton careers page.

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