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EssenceMediacom

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 WPP Media's Total Search strategy, which spans traditional search engines, AI platforms, social channels, and commerce environments. The SEO Specialist will conduct technical SEO audits, keyword research, and GEO/GSO audits to assess brand visibility in AI-generated answers. Requires hands-on professional SEO experience and practical experience in Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), Generative Search Optimisation (GSO), or AI-search visibility.
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EssenceMediacom

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