Job Description<\/p>\n
About the Role<\/p>\n
\tSEO is part science, curiosity, and adaptability – and if you\u2019re excited to develop in all three, you\u2019ll fit right in. As a Junior SEO Specialist, you\u2019ll support the team in driving organic growth, improving search visibility, and ensuring that each optimization contributes to measurable client impact.
\n\tThis is a hands-on role where you\u2019ll work across on-page, technical, and off-page SEO – supported by senior team leads to help you grow and craft your expertise. If you’re detail oriented, eager to learn, and enjoy problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to build your skills and make a meaningful contribution.
\n\tThe role also provides exposure to specialist verticals within the broader digital ecosystem, giving you the chance to deepen your understanding of SEO in a real-world, performance-driven context.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Foundational SEO Execution<\/p>\n
\tAssist in the implementation of SEO strategies that support client and business objectives.
\n\tConduct keyword research to identify relevant search opportunities.
\n\tOptimise website elements including meta tags, structured data, and internal linking under guidance from senior team members.
\n\tSupport technical SEO audits by helping to identify crawl, indexation, or page speed issues.
\n\tContribute to backlink analysis and off-page SEO tasks to strengthen domain authority.
\n\tParticipate in local SEO optimisation, including Google Business Profile updates.
\n\tCollaborate with developers and UX teams to help apply SEO best practices to site architecture and performance.<\/p>\n
Performance Support & Reporting<\/p>\n
\tAssist in tracking SEO performance using tools like GA4 and Google Search Console.
\n\tSupport the monitoring of competitor strategies and identification of SEO gaps.
\n\tHelp prepare SEO reports and uncover actionable insights through guided analysis.<\/p>\n
Collaboration & Mindset<\/p>\n
\tWork closely with content and marketing teams to ensure SEO best practices are integrated across campaigns and web content.
\n\tBring a proactive, problem-solving mindset\u2014willing to learn, adapt, and contribute to team success.
\n\tMaintain a positive, can-do attitude with a strong sense of ownership and collaboration.<\/p>\n
Qualification<\/p>\n
What We\u2019re Looking For<\/p>\n
Experience & Skills<\/p>\n
\t1\u20133 years of SEO experience (ideally within an agency environment).
\n\tMatric and a relevant tertiary qualification (preferably marketing-focused) are essential.
\n\tSolid understanding of Google\u2019s ranking algorithms, EEAT principles, and the fundamentals of technical SEO.
\n\tWorking knowledge of SEO tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and third-party platforms.
\n\tFamiliarity with enterprise CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress).
\n\tBasic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (advantageous, but not required).
\n\tExposure to schema markup and structured data implementation.
\n\tAbility to interpret SEO data and performance metrics to support decision-making.
\n\tExperience in telecommunications or financial services sectors is a plus.
\n\tRole is based in JHB, but strong CPT-based candidates will also be considered.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.accenture.com ) or<\/p>\n
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