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SEO Site Manager ZA

sportygroup·Cape Town

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About the role

As we expand our focus on organic search and AI visibility across key markets, we are looking for an SEO Site Manager to support our growth, with a particular focus on South Africa and Nigeria.

This is a hands-on role focused on driving day-to-day SEO execution across technical SEO, on-page, off-page, and SEO content, while identifying opportunities to strengthen our visibility across both traditional and AI-powered search.

You’ll take ownership of SEO performance across your assigned markets, working closely with content, product, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to turn strategy into action and deliver measurable organic growth and business impact.

What you’ll be doing

  • Support the SEO strategy for assigned priority markets, taking ownership of day-to-day execution across technical SEO, on-page, off-page, and SEO content.
  • Identify and prioritize opportunities to drive organic growth and increase visibility across both traditional and AI-powered search, based on market performance, search trends, competitor activity, and commercial objectives.
  • Manage and optimize site content through the CMS, working closely with content teams and external agencies to ensure SEO requirements and market opportunities are effectively implemented.
  • Drive local content optimization initiatives, from identifying market-specific opportunities and developing action plans to measuring their impact on visibility, engagement, and conversion.
  • Support technical SEO initiatives, identifying issues and opportunities and collaborating with relevant teams to get improvements implemented.
  • Contribute to off-page SEO and authority-building initiatives, evaluating opportunities and supporting their execution where relevant.
  • Apply analytical and CRO thinking to SEO performance, using data and user behaviour insights to identify opportunities and improve the commercial impact of organic traffic.
  • Monitor brand and content visibility across AI-powered search experiences, identifying opportunities to strengthen presence and performance as search behaviour evolves.
  • Manage multiple SEO projects and initiatives simultaneously, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and on time.
  • Monitor and report on organic performance, translating results into clear insights, and recommended priorities for assigned markets/projects.

What you’ll bring

  • Hands-on SEO knowledge across technical, on-page, and off-page SEO, with the ability to share examples of work you’ve delivered and the impact it generated.
  • Strong content optimization skills and an understanding of how content, search intent, site structure, and user experience contribute to organic performance.
  • Strong expertise in at least one of the following areas: technical SEO or hands-on off-page SEO.
  • Analytical skills and a CRO mindset, with the ability to use data to identify opportunities and connect SEO activity with business outcomes.
  • Hands-on experience working with content management systems.
  • Strong project management and execution skills, with a track record of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Advanced or Native fluency in English
  • Experience within an iGaming environment.
  • Hands-on experience with Google Search Console and GA4, as well as SEO tools such as Ahrefs, Semrush, and Screaming Frog.
  • Working experience with Jira, Trello or Asana.

Tech Stack / Role-Specific Tools

  • Google Search Console (GSC)
  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
  • Ahrefs / SEMrush / Mangools / Sistrix / Wincher
  • Screaming Frog
  • WordPress or other CMS
  • Excel / Google Sheets for analysis and reporting
  • BI tools: Metabase/Tableau/Power BI
  • Project Management tools: JIRA/Trello/Asana

Even better if

  • Hands-on experience with AI-powered search, AI visibility, AEO/GEO.
  • Experience working with CMS platforms beyond WordPress.
  • Experience working within regulated markets.
  • Working knowledge of HTML.

What’s in it for you:

  • Competitive salary + individual performance-based bonuses every quarter - Be rewarded for your impact with a competitive salary and quarterly performance incentives.
  • 20 days annual leave + public holidays - Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Referral bonuses flash bonuses - Receive additional rewards for referring top talent and being recognized for outstanding contributions.
  • Top of the line equipment - Work with premium tools and technology designed to support high performance from day one.
  • Monthly team building activities annual global gatherings - Stay closely connected through regular team experiences and an annual global company meetup hosted across different international locations, fostering real in-person connection and cultural exchange.
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