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WPP Media

SEO Specialist – Total Search, GEO & GSO

Location: Cape Town, South Africa; Johannesburg, South Africa · Category: Marketing & Growth · Seniority: Junior · Posted: October 2, 2026 · Verified: Oct 21, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role delivers day-to-day SEO activity and supports adoption of WPP Media's Total Search strategy, integrating traditional SEO with Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) and Generative Search Optimisation (GSO). The specialist conducts keyword research, technical SEO audits, and GEO/GSO audits assessing brand visibility in AI-generated answers, turning findings into actionable recommendations. Requires hands-on professional SEO experience with practical GEO/GSO or AI-search optimisation experience.
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