SEO Specialist

Description

Want to explore the world of digital? As a SEO Specialist with Reckitt, you’ll have the freedom to take our digital advertising into exciting new territories. 

SEO Specialist (Digital Media)

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Competitive Salary & excellent benefits package 

As a SEO Specialist, one is responsible for developing and implementing SEO strategies to drive organic traffic, improve search engine rankings and increase online visibility for our brands. The preferred candidate will also be responsible for conducting website analysis, SEO audits and keyword research to identify opportunities for optimization. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for creating and optimizing content to improve search engine rankings, managing SEO partner agencies, troubleshooting technical issues on-site, and delivering timely KPI reports. 
The ideal candidate should have a thorough understanding of the SEO and CPG landscape, the latest industry trends and search engine updates. The candidate must also be able to collaborate with brand teams to ensure SEO is both understood and successfully executed within the organisation. 
Although the role is centred around organic search, one is also be required to assist in writing and reviewing paid search ads with the agency and digital manager. 

You’ll love it because… 

…you’ll have the freedom to make a difference. You’ll put your own ideas into practice. The products you help us get out there will allow people to live healthier lives and have happier homes. And our dynamic, ownership-driven culture will bring the very best out of you, every day.

Ideal candidate must have:

At least 5 years of experience in SEO, preferably in a CPG or digital media agency environment.
Strong knowledge of SEO best practices, including on-page optimisation, technical SEO, and off-page optimisation.
Thorough understanding of internal and external link building strategies.
Experience with website analysis tools such as Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush or similar tools.
Strong writing and proofing skills to create and review SEO-friendly content for brand websites.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Must have a strong business or entrepreneurial acumen and be comfortable interacting with and presenting at an executive level.

Equality

At Reckitt, we recognise that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. That’s why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. Come and join a team whose purpose is to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner and healthier world.

All qualified applicants to Reckitt will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.