SEO Executive (SA)
Full-time, permanent.
Remote. Candidates must be based in South Africa.
About Greenpark
Greenpark is a global, award-winning, performance-driven content leader and brand publishing agency. Our Purpose is to help brands create meaningful connections that impact people’s lives through performance-driven content for search and social. Our unique expertise in Omnichannel Search & Insights, Creative Content and Performance Tech are delivered to our clients via an ad agency and in-house model.
We do this for a global client portfolio including Unilever, Campari Group, AIA, Sanofi, Nestle, Lipton, Kimberley Clark, Straumann, Ricola, Globe Telecom, and more.
Our Values
As a company, we strive and act together in our ambition to make a positive impact for the people and brands we serve, we do everything with kindness and respect at the core. ‘We Strive’, ‘Acting Together’, ‘With Kindness’ are the values that guide us.
About the role
1. We’re looking for a dynamic SEO Executive, to support the delivery of search strategies across technical, content and reporting workstreams. This role will assist the SEO Manager and wider team in executing day-to-day SEO tasks across priority client accounts and help strengthen Greenpark’s content performance offering and drive measurable SEO results.
What you’ll do
SEO Content Support
2. Assist in conducting keyword research to inform editorial calendars and create SEO content briefs.
3. Collaborate with SEO Managers to optimise existing and new content across web pages, blogs and campaign assets.
4. Monitor content performance and identify areas for improvement, based on ranking and engagement data.
5. Support SEO writing and editing tasks where required – particularly around on-page optimisation and metadata.
Performance Reporting
6. Create and maintain regular SEO performance reports across multiple clients using tools such as Google Search Console, GA4 and Looker Studio.
7. Track keyword rankings, organic traffic trends and engagement metrics.
8. Help identify actionable insights that can shape future SEO and content strategies.
Technical SEO (Foundational Support)
9. Conduct basic SEO audits using Screaming Frog or similar tools to identify technical issues.
10. Review core SEO elements such as metadata, internal linking, sitemap status and indexation.
11. Flag technical opportunities or issues to senior SEO team members and developers for implementation.
About you
12. Some experience or training in SEO – either through an agency or in-house team,
13. A good understanding of how search engines work, and a keen interest in how content ranks and performs.
14. Familiarity with SEO tools such as Google Search Console, GA4, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or Screaming Frog (training will be provided).
15. Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset when it comes to learning and delivering work.
16. Confident communication skills and the ability to work with global teams across time zones.
17. A positive, can-do attitude and a collaborative spirit.
18. You live & breathe Greenpark’s core values—championing openness, respect, innovation, and teamwork—so that every interaction, both internally and externally, reflects our commitment to our values.
How we’ll support you
19. 25 days of paid holidays per year + ZA public holidays and your birthday off.
20. Christmas Closure - (extra days on top of your holiday allowance)
21. A monthly entertainment subscription paid by the company ( Amazon Prime, Netflix, Spotify, etc)
22. Access to VDU Eye Tests and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
23. Participate in wellness and peer recognition initiatives ( On The Spot Awards and Value Champion Awards).
24. LinkedIn Learning – Access to a leading online learning platform, which offers a wide variety of courses including business, creative and technical skills.
25. Referral Bonus Scheme.
26. Social Events – Join us for our major annual social events: Spring, Summer, Halloween and Christmas parties, plus many other ad-hoc events.
27. WFA policy – work from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year.
28. Yearly Calm subscription
At Greenpark, we believe the best ideas come from the widest range of perspectives. We welcome and celebrate every background, identity, and experience across our global workforce. By fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and collaboration, we’re committed to ensuring everyone’s voice is heard and everyone can thrive.
All applications shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status or any other protected characteristics.