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In The Trenches Digital - SEO Operations Manager

South Africa - Remote



Click here to watch a video from Will and Suzanne, the founders of In The Trenches Digital:

Hi there! We’re Will and Suzanne, founders of three interconnected agencies dedicated to helping local service-based businesses grow and thrive.

Our agencies are built on a foundation of collaboration, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Each agency focuses on delivering exceptional results while maintaining a supportive and growth-oriented work environment for our team members.

We pride ourselves on fostering a culture where lifelong learning, adaptability, and a test-and-learn mindset are encouraged. We’re looking for people who want to make a real impact—not just for our clients, but also as part of a dynamic and driven team.

We’re looking for a passionate and technically skilled SEO Operations Manager to join our team! If you’re a strategic thinker with a tactical approach and an appetite for learning the latest in Entity SEO for local businesses, this could be your next big opportunity.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

📊 Mastering entity SEO and utilizing semantic web strategies to drive exceptional results for clients.

🛠 Collaborating with our proven link providers and leveraging cutting-edge tools to enhance performance.

🧠 Critiquing and optimizing team effectiveness through coaching, process improvements, and strategic recommendations.

🔄 Reporting directly to the founders and acting as the tactical leader who brings structure and insight.

Our ideal candidate is honest, self-motivated, and adaptable. You enjoy testing strategies, making decisions, and sharing insights in a collaborative environment.

Working Hours ⏰: 

You’ll be working full-time from 6 AM - 2 PM Eastern Time, ensuring smooth collaboration with the team while maintaining work-life balance.

Requirements



To excel in this role, you need to have: 

✅ A Strong SEO background

✅ Experience in local service-based business strategies.

✅ At least 2 years of management experience.

✅ Experience in reporting to more than one senior stakeholder.

✅ Excellent English communication skills and a willingness to interact with clients.

Brownie points for:

⭐ Familiarity with Entity SEO.

⭐ Experience with WordPress, Go High Level, geo-grids, and client reporting.

Benefits



What’s in it for you?

  • 💰Salary: $3,500 - $4,000 per month.*
  • 🏖 Two weeks of paid vacation.
  • 🎉 Enjoy US holiday shutdowns (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and your birthday!).
  • 🏡 Work fully remote and be part of a team that values growth and innovation.

*Please note that this is a gross salary and that you are responsible for any tax-related procedures in your country of residence. We kindly ask you to apply only if you are happy to work remotely as an independent contractor.




The JobRack team are working with In The Trenches Digital to help them find their new team member. 

The hiring process for this position will include the following steps:

  1. Completing the application form on JobRack.
  2. Recording a short video introduction of yourself.
  3. If shortlisted, completing test tasks.
  4. Attending video interviews to discuss your previous experience and the new role in more detail.

The JobRack team has gained a full understanding of the The Trenches Digital’s needs and will review, filter, screen and test candidates in line with this.

To ensure your application is considered, take the time to carefully read the job description and submit a high-quality application.

We will, of course, provide you with feedback throughout the process.

At the request of The Trenches Digital  applications for this position must be submitted through JobRack .

Please note that this position requires 100% commitment and is not suitable for those seeking a side job, freelance work, or part-time employment. It is important to only apply if you intend this to be your primary and only full-time job. Any attempts to work multiple full-time jobs without the knowledge of your employer may result in termination and a ban from applying to other jobs on the JobRack site.

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Job Profile

Regions

Africa

Countries

South Africa

Restrictions

Fully remote Independent contractor Independent contractor only Not suitable for side jobs or freelance work

Benefits/Perks

Collaborative environment Full-time Fully remote Fully remote work Paid Vacation Part-time Remote-first company Salary Two weeks paid vacation US holiday shutdowns Work-life balance

Tasks
  • Collaborate with link providers
  • Critique and optimize team effectiveness
  • Master entity SEO
  • Report to founders
Skills

Adaptability Client reporting Coaching Collaboration Communication English Entity SEO Excel Geo-Grids Go High Level Management Operations Process Improvement Reporting Semantic Web SEO Strategic recommendations WordPress

Experience

2 years

Education

Business

Timezones

Africa/Johannesburg UTC+2 UTC-5