SEO & AI Search Specialist

You have a strong SEO background? You feel at home analysing search visibility, content performance, and digital authority? You are excited by the evolution of AI-powered search and how brands can stay discoverable in a changing search landscape?

Join Elixirr Digital as an SEO & AI Search Specialist and help shape how clients are discovered across traditional search engines and AI-powered search experiences!

As an SEO & AI Search Specialist, you’ll be responsible for supporting SEO, GEO, and AI Search strategies that improve client visibility across evolving digital discovery platforms. Your role will involve auditing search performance, analysing brand representation in AI-generated responses, and applying strong SEO foundations across technical SEO, content optimisation, and authority building. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to turn insights into clear recommendations, support client workshops, and contribute to digital growth.

At Elixirr Digital, you’ll have the opportunity to work with emerging AI search technologies, grow alongside a team of talented professionals, and make a lasting impact in diverse industries.

Candidates applying for employment contract kindly note this position is a onsite working opportunity from our locations in Cape Town or Johannesburg.

• →Supporting the development and execution of SEO, GEO, and AI Search strategies.
• →Conducting SEO and AI search visibility audits to identify opportunities for improvement.
• →Analysing brand representation within AI-generated responses across platforms such as ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, Copilot, and emerging AI search environments.
• →Applying SEO best practices across technical SEO, content optimisation, and authority building.
• →Creating content, entity optimisation, and digital authority strategies.
• →Monitoring AI search developments and adapting client recommendations accordingly.
• →Delivering training, workshops, presentations, and clear stakeholder updates.
• →Supporting new business opportunities and thought leadership related to SEO, GEO, and AI Search.

• 3+ years of experience in SEO, organic search, or digital marketing.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO and content optimisation.
• Demonstrable experience delivering successful SEO strategies.
• Experience with GA4, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, or similar SEO and analytics tools.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging AI technologies and their impact on search.
• Ability to analyse search visibility, content performance, and digital authority signals.
• Understanding of how content quality, structure, entities, and authority can influence discoverability across search environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Ability to deliver clear recommendations, presentations, workshops, and client-facing insights.

• Previous exposure to Generative Engine Optimisation, Answer Engine Optimisation, or AI Search visibility tracking.
• Experience supporting thought leadership, new business proposals, or client education around emerging search trends.
• Familiarity with structured data, entity optimisation, or content architecture.

• Passionate about technology. You anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical problems using a variety of specialized tools for application development and support.
• Independent. You are a self-motivated and ambitious individual, capable of managing multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Problem-solver. You think creatively and find solutions to complex challenges.
• Creative and outside-the-box thinker. You look beyond blog posts and whitepapers, competitions, and even state-of-the-art benchmarks to solve real-world problems.
• Communicator. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential to ensure effective collaboration and timely delivery of results within the team.
• Proficient in English. We work across continents in a global environment, so fluent English, both written and spoken is a must.

From working with cutting-edge technologies to solving complex challenges for global clients, we make sure your work matters. And while you’re building great things, we’re here to support you.

• Health benefits plan
• Flexible working hours
• Pension plan

• Modern equipment
• Big clients and interesting projects
• Cutting-edge technologies

• Growth and development opportunities
• Internal LMS & knowledge hubs

We don’t just offer a job - we create space for you to grow, thrive, and be recognized.