Join the Team
Are you passionate about digital marketing and eager to grow your skills in technical SEO & AEO? We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated SEO/AEO Specialist to join our team!
Position: SEO & AEO Specialist
Type: Permanent. Remote work, with monthly in-person team meetings in Stellenbosch.
Location: Stellenbosch & Surrounds
Experience: 1 – 3 years of experience
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Starting Date: Jan/Feb 2026
Job Requirements:
- Full-time, mid-level position
- Remote work (preferably located in the Northern Suburbs, Cape Town)
- 1-3 years Digital Marketing experience (SEO & AEO)
Technical SEO & AEO
- Own and execute technical SEO strategies across multiple client websites
- Conduct in-depth technical SEO audits (site health, crawlability, indexing, rendering, Core Web Vitals, schema, page speed)
- Identify and resolve technical SEO issues in collaboration with developers (WordPress, WooCommerce, custom builds)
- Implement and manage structured data/schema markup to improve search visibility and AI understanding
- Optimise sites for Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO), including:
- Featured snippets
- People Also Ask
- Voice search readiness
- AI-driven search results (Google SGE, ChatGPT-style responses)
- Ensure websites are optimised for AI-based discovery, entity recognition, and semantic search
- Perform keyword research with a strong focus on intent, entities, and question-based queries
- Optimise site architecture, internal linking, and content hierarchy for search and AI readability
- Monitor algorithm updates and emerging AI search trends, proactively adjusting strategies
- Track, analyse, and report on SEO and AEO performance using tools such as Google Search Console, GA4, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, SEMrush, etc.
- Translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for clients and internal teams
Supporting SEO Responsibilities
- Collaborate with content, copywriting, and account management teams to ensure SEO best practices are embedded across deliverables
- Provide SEO guidance for:
- Website builds and migrations
- Landing pages and conversion-focused pages
- Blog and content strategies
- Assist with on-page optimisation where needed (metadata, headings, content structure)
- Support ongoing SEO retainers and once-off SEO tasks as required
- Maintain SEO documentation, best-practice guidelines, and internal processes
General Responsibilities
- Manage multiple client accounts and priorities in a fast-paced agency environment
- Accurately track and log time against projects and retainers
- Communicate proactively with account managers regarding timelines, risks, and opportunities
- Deliver work that aligns with client goals, budgets, and performance expectations
- Participate in internal strategy discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions
- Take ownership of tasks from start to finish, with a strong focus on outcomes and efficiency
- Maintain a high standard of professionalism in all client and team interactions
- Continuously upskill and stay informed on SEO, AEO, and digital marketing trends
Personality Traits:
The two most important traits for this role are curiosity and a strong willingness to learn. The SEO/AEO landscape evolves rapidly, so being adaptable, proactive, and open to exploring new tools and techniques is essential.
- We’re also looking for someone who is:
- Communicative and collaborative, able to work across creative and technical teams.
- Detail-oriented with a structured approach to problem-solving.
- Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement.
As the SEO landscape evolves, this role will play a key part in shaping Electric Egg’s approach to SEO, AI-driven search and next-generation discoverability.
Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!
