Manager SEO at Nedbank

Job Purpose

Nedbank is recruiting for skilled and experienced Group Digital SEO Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving organic search growth for large-scale websites/organisations and be able to implement strategic SEO initiatives to increase website traffic and revenue.

SEO Skills Required

• Knowledge of web analytics and SEO
• A basic understanding of how CSS and JS relate to SEO
• Familiarity with web standards
• Working knowledge of website management tools
• Google Search Console
• Bing Webmaster Tools
• Proficient in HTML/HTML5/CSS, XML; knowledge of SQL and Javascript is preferred
• Advanced understanding of HTML/HTML5
• Experience with ranking software such as SEMRush, Similarweb or Ahrefs 
• Experience with reporting tools such as Google Data Studio
• CMS experience with WordPress and StoryBlok, with a preference for AEM
• E-commerce platform experience
• Experience in Domain Management practices and principles
• Knowledge of Mobile App Store(ASO) Optimisation

You will help us to:

• Develop and implement SEO strategies to drive organic search growth and increase website traffic and revenue.
• Conduct extensive keyword research and analysis to identify opportunities for optimization and content creation.
• Manage on-page and off-page optimization, including metadata, site structure, content optimization, link building, and other technical aspects of SEO.
• Monitor and report on key SEO metrics, including keyword rankings, organic search traffic, and conversions, and provide actionable insights to improve performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement SEO recommendations and improve website usability, user experience, and content quality.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest SEO trends and algorithm updates, and provide thought leadership on how to leverage these changes to drive results.

People Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in SEO at an agency or known organization, with a proven track record of driving organic search growth for large-scale websites.
• Strong understanding of search engine algorithms and ranking factors, as well as experience with SEO tools and platforms.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends and provide insights to drive results.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing and developing a team of SEO specialists is preferred.
• If you are passionate about SEO and have a proven track record of driving results, we would love to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary as well as opportunities for growth and development within the company.