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64175393875 - Senior B2B SEO Specialist & Web Operations

Somewhere

Fully Remote
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🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R37,000 – R46,250 ZAR. This role is suited for lead-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Job Description: Senior B2B SEO Specialist & Web Operations Lead

Position Title:Senior B2B SEO Specialist & Web Operations Lead

Department:Growth & Performance Marketing

Reports To:Head of Strategy / Marketing Leadership

Employment Type:Full-Time Independent Contractor (40 Hours/Week)

Schedule:Monday – Friday (Minimum 5-hour daily overlap with U.S. Core Business Hours, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Location:Remote / Offshore

About Us

We are a dynamic and results-driven firm specializing in high-impact B2B solutions. We operate with a relentless focus on data, performance, and staying ahead of the industry curve—including leveraging cutting-edge AI for search optimization and digital growth.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced, analytical, and hands-onSenior B2B SEO Specialist & Web Operations Leadto take complete ownership of our organic growth initiatives.

This is a crucial, full-time, remote offshore role designed for a seasoned professional with8+ years of dedicated experience in B2B SEO. In this role, you will not only define high-level organic strategy but also roll up your sleeves to execute—driving results across off-site link building, technical/on-site optimization, AI search optimization, and day-to-day WordPress web operations.

You will have the autonomy to own key initiatives from day one and will be directly responsible for proving their ROI through data and performance metrics.

Key Responsibilities

1. SEO Strategy & Execution
* Design and implement comprehensive end-to-end SEO strategies tailored specifically for B2B clients and complex funnels.
* Execute high-impact off-site link-building campaigns to acquire authoritative, contextual backlinks.
* Pioneer and apply cutting-edge AI search optimization practices (AIO/GEO) to ensure client visibility across AI-driven search engines and answer engines.

2. Technical & On-Site SEO
* Audit, guide, and implement technical and on-site SEO best practices across web assets.
* Optimize site architecture, crawlability, indexability, schema markup, and metadata to maximize rankings.

3. Content Strategy & Optimization
* Collaborate closely with internal creative teams to align editorial calendars with target search intent and conversion goals.
* Assist with writing, editing, or refreshing SEO-optimized copy where appropriate.

4. Web Operations & Technical Site Hygiene (Section 6)
* WordPress Management:Perform routine updates, maintain site security, and manage WordPress plugins to ensure site stability.
* Content Publishing:Format, schedule, and post blog articles, landing pages, and web assets using best practices for formatting and visual presentation.
* On-Page Metadata Adjustments:Directly update and optimize title tags, meta descriptions, header tags (H1-H6), image alt text, and URL structures.
* Link Maintenance & Redirects:Audit site health regularly to identify and fix broken links, implement 301/302 redirects, and resolve crawl errors.

5. Reporting, Analytics & ROI
* Analyze performance data using SEMrush, Ahrefs, Google Search Console, and GA4 to prove the ROI of SEO initiatives.
* Present clear, data-driven reporting that translates organic search metrics into business performance for stakeholders.

Candidate Qualifications & Ideal Profile

Required Experience & Core Skills
* Experience:8+ yearsof dedicated SEO experience with a proven track record of driving organic growth for B2B clients.
* Off-Site & Link Building Mastery:Demonstrated expertise in white-hat backlink acquisition, guest posting, and digital PR, with a firm command of authority metrics (Domain Authority, Domain Rating, Trust Flow).
* AI Optimization Exposure:Practical experience optimizing content and sites for modern AI search engines, answer engines, and LLM-driven discovery.
* Web Operations & WordPress Proficiency:Direct hands-on experience managing WordPress environments—installing/managing plugins, setting up 301 redirects, fixing broken links, adjusting page metadata, and formatting blog posts.
* Fluent English Communication:Exceptional written and spoken English, necessary for technical documentation, client reporting, and potential content editing.
* Tech Stack Mastery:Power-user fluency in SEO and web tools (SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console, GA4, WordPress, Yoast/RankMath).

Desired Skills (Preferred)
* Strong copywriting and editing ability, with a portfolio of published, ranking content.
* Basic understanding of HTML/CSS for troubleshooting front-end page layouts.

Work Structure & Schedule
* Employment Type:Full-Time (40 hours per week).
* Working Hours:Must maintain aminimum of 5 hours of daily overlapwith core business hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM U.S. time zone), Monday through Friday.

What We Need to Know Before Interviewing

To ensure a great fit, applicants will be asked to detail their experience in the following key areas during the screening process:
* Overall B2B SEO Experience:Summary of your B2B orga

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

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Salary in Context

At R37,000/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

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Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 828 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →