Senior Operations Manager SEO

Our client, a fiercely world class company is expanding and they want someone like you. If you love what you do, if you're always looking for a better way and if you’re not afraid to take a few risks to make something really great, then you’re their sort of person. Join their Cape Town office, where you will be part of team of expert SEO professionals!What you’ll do:You will focus on managing key processes that are critical to the success of the company.As a leader, you will be responsible for the day to day operations, setting & managing expectations, implementing guidelines, providing support, and mentoring team members.You will be expected to deliver strategic SEO projects like content gap analysis, keyword research, competitor site teardown etc. by meeting success metrics.You must possess knowledge of best practices around on- and off site optimisation to support overall SEO strategy of the company.You will be reporting to the Group head of Search and working alongside him to implement and manage Search success.Duties and responsibilitiesBuild, plan and implement the overall Search StrategyManage the implementation of the strategy.You will have 3 global heads of Search reporting to you. Each with their own teamsStay up to date with the latest technology and best practicesMeasure ROI and KPIsReport and communicate strategies, progress, results in sync with agreed KPI’sPrepare and present reports to the board.Provide insight and strategic recommendation to consistently improve campaign performance.Partner with Canadian, Spanish and UK based stakeholders to ensure alignment.Nurture, mentor and grow SEO talent.Aid to the development of new SEO capabilities.Stay up to date with the latest SEO trends and best practices.Requirements(10 years of experience in the SEO industryIn depth knowledge of Search Marketing trends (SEO)Good knowledge and experience with online marketing tools and best practices(10 years of hands-on experience with SEO, Google Analytics and CRM softwareStrong management experienceExpert in Google Webmaster Tools, Google Analytics and other tools such as SEMRush, Ahrefs, Jira, Confluence and HTML.Excellent analytical, organisational, project management and time management skills.Deep knowledge of outreachExperience in the gaming sector would be an advantageSo what's in it for you?Obviously the equipment you need to thrive in your role! AND ...Career development programmes.20 days’ annual leave.Full benefits from day 1 for you – Medical Aid and Pension fund.Life insurance.