About CleverClicks
CleverClicks is a boutique digital marketing agency with a close-knit team of approximately ten professionals based primarily in South Africa, serving a diverse portfolio of clients across international markets. Since its establishment in 2007, the company has specialised in delivering SEO, Google Ads, and user experience (UX) solutions with a clear objective of helping clients achieve sustainable revenue growth.
The business operates through two specialist brands:
- CleverClicks Digital, which focuses on the healthcare sector.
- Adventure Travel Digital, which partners with multi-day adventure tour operators around the world.
What truly distinguishes CleverClicks is its people-first culture. The company places a strong emphasis on employee well-being, trust, and flexibility, empowering team members to manage their schedules while maintaining exceptional results.
Employees are encouraged to balance their professional and personal commitments, whether that means taking time during the day for fitness activities, attending to family responsibilities, or managing personal appointments. This flexible approach reflects CleverClicks’ commitment to creating a supportive and productive remote working environment where individuals can thrive both personally and professionally.
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced SEO Specialist to manage a portfolio of three to four international clients while developing and executing innovative SEO strategies that drive measurable business growth and increased revenue.
The role is ideal for a results-oriented professional who enjoys building strong client relationships, leading engaging client meetings, and presenting strategic recommendations with confidence. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering exceptional SEO performance while serving as a trusted advisor to clients.
This opportunity is suited to an intellectually curious individual who recognizes the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on search behavior and the future of digital marketing. The successful candidate will contribute to the company’s AI-driven initiatives and support its ambition of becoming one of the first fully accredited Claude partners in South Africa.
The position is fully remote and offers flexible working hours, with day-to-day operations primarily aligned to South African business hours, providing an excellent balance between autonomy, flexibility, and professional growth.
Core Responsibilities
Within an AI-driven work environment, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing Client Relationships: Acting as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, taking full ownership of their SEO performance. This includes leading virtual meetings, maintaining regular communication, and ensuring clients clearly understand how SEO initiatives contribute to business growth and increased revenue.
- Developing SEO Strategies: Creating and implementing data-driven, revenue-focused SEO strategies aligned with each client’s business objectives. The role also involves planning and overseeing monthly SEO activities to maximise performance and measurable results.
- Leading Client Engagement: Facilitating professional and informative client meetings, primarily via Zoom, while presenting complex SEO concepts in a clear, easy-to-understand manner. The successful candidate will provide practical recommendations that build client confidence and trust.
- Driving On-Page SEO & E-E-A-T Optimisation: Demonstrating advanced expertise in on-page SEO and E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness) principles. The role requires applying proven optimisation techniques and showcasing a strong track record of delivering successful on-page SEO improvements.
- Performance Reporting & Insights: Preparing comprehensive monthly SEO reports that go beyond standard metrics by analysing performance, highlighting key achievements, identifying growth opportunities, and recommending actionable next steps using platforms such as GA4, Google Search Console, AccuRanker, and Looker Studio.
Skills & Requirements
- A minimum of three years’ experience working within an SEO agency environment, with a strong focus on search engine optimization.
- At least three client SEO case studies demonstrating successful campaigns and measurable business results.
- A recognized university degree in a relevant field.
- Practical experience using AI-powered tools and workflows to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of SEO strategies and campaign delivery.
- Working knowledge of industry-standard SEO tools, including AccuRanker (or similar rank-tracking platforms), Screaming Frog, Google Tag Manager, and a solid understanding of HTML.
- A strong commitment to continuous professional development, with evidence of recently completed training courses, certifications, or other learning initiatives that demonstrate a passion for staying current with industry trends.
Perks & Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a competitive monthly remuneration package ranging from R25,000 to R45,000 CTC, depending on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.
Additional benefits include:
- 20 days of annual leave each year.
- Fully remote working, with standard working hours aligned to the South African business day.
- Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance.
- A paid day off on the employee’s birthday, allowing them to celebrate their special day without work commitments.