SEO & Content Specialist

How2Apply Talent Network
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 48 min ago
Full-time Marketing & Sales
R17 500 – R28 000/month
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Job Description

This online retail store in Pietermaritzburg lives on online leads, and you'll keep them coming. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

  • Reply to comments and DMs, and pass sales enquiries to the right person.
  • Present a monthly results report with what to change next.
  • Handle opt-ins and unsubscribes so the lists stay POPIA compliant.
  • Build email campaigns and segment lists on a CRM such as HubSpot or Mailchimp.
  • Design posts and short videos in Canva or Adobe tools.
  • Set up and tweak Google Ads and Meta ad campaigns within budget.
  • Run keyword research and on-page SEO fixes on the website.

You'll need

  • Good written English with sharp proofreading
  • A diploma or degree in marketing, communications or digital media
  • Comfortable juggling several deadlines in a week
  • At least 2 years of hands-on social or digital marketing
  • Hands-on with Meta Business Suite and Google Ads
  • You can read a dashboard and explain what the numbers mean

What you get

  • Hybrid work with two office days a week
  • Budget for courses and certifications
  • Performance bonus tied to campaign results

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: your marketing qualification plus a one-page results summary of your best campaign.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Pietermaritzburg.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • Include one campaign with before-and-after numbers: reach, leads, cost per lead and sales.
  • Tailor two sample posts to the brand you are applying to and attach them; it gets you noticed quickly.

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Job details
SalaryR17 500 – R28 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryMarketing & Sales
Experience2+ years
Posted7 November 2026
Closing Date1 December 2026
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