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Digital Search Specialist – PPC & SEO
Location
South Africa
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8 days ago
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Mid Level
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Digital Search Specialist – PPC & SEO
Remote Choice
Role Description We are a growing UK-based digital marketing agency looking for an experienced Digital Search Specialist based in South Africa to join our delivery team. This is a hands-on, performance-driven role requiring strong practical experience in both PPC and SEO. You will be responsible for managing paid search campaigns while delivering ongoing organic optimisation across a portfolio of UK-based clients. This is not a single-channel position. We are looking for a true hybrid search specialist who is confident executing, optimising and improving performance across both paid and organic search. Qualifications - Proven hands-on experience managing Google Ads campaigns - Demonstrable experience delivering SEO improvements across live websites - Strong working knowledge of GA4 and Google Search Console - Solid understanding of keyword strategy across both paid and organic search - Ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously - Strong analytical skills and attention to detail - Experience working in a performance-focused environment Requirements - Paid Search (PPC) - Build, manage and optimise Google Ads campaigns (Search essential; Display/Performance Max advantageous) - Conduct structured keyword research and campaign planning - Write and test ad copy to improve CTR and conversion performance - Manage bids, budgets and bidding strategies to maximise ROI - Monitor Quality Score, CPA, ROAS and overall campaign efficiency - Implement and maintain accurate conversion tracking (Google Ads & GA4) - Continuously test, refine and scale campaigns based on performance data - Align paid activity with wider digital strategy and client objectives - Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) - Deliver ongoing on-page SEO improvements across multiple websites - Conduct keyword research, intent mapping and content optimisation - Optimise metadata, internal linking and site structure - Support technical SEO implementation in collaboration with web/development teams - Monitor rankings, traffic and engagement metrics - Identify growth opportunities through structured, data-led analysis - Align SEO strategy with PPC insights for integrated search performance - AI & Modern Search Optimisation - Apply AI-influenced search principles across paid and organic channels - Support optimisation for generative and answer-based search experiences - Stay up to date with developments in AI-driven search and automation tools - Performance & Reporting - Monitor and analyse performance using GA4, Google Search Console and Google Ads - Track agreed KPIs and proactively identify risks and opportunities - Provide clear, actionable insights to internal stakeholders - Use performance data to guide prioritisation and optimisation decisions Company Description
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