Athlete Performance Scientist & Data Analyst (Hybrid)

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a High-Performance Sports Scientist and Analyst near Rustenburg, North West. The role uses data-driven insights to optimize athlete performance, prevent injuries, and guide training decisions for elite teams.

You will work with coaches, medical staff, and athletes across disciplines, employing GPS, HR data, video analysis, and testing protocols to drive innovation in performance analysis in the North West region.

Qualifications

• A master's or doctoral degree in sports science or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years in high-performance sports science and analytics, preferably with elite teams.
• Proficiency in performance analysis software (Dartfish, Hudl Sportscode) and data tools (R, Python, SPSS).
• Experience with athlete monitoring systems (GPS, heart rate, wearables).
• Strong knowledge of physiology, biomechanics, and training methodologies across sports.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze athlete performance data from GPS, HR monitors, video, and tests.
• Develop testing protocols for strength, speed, power, endurance, and agility.
• Provide detailed performance reports with actionable coaching insights.
• Collaborate with coaches to integrate science into training, load management, and periodization.
• Use software and stats tools for data visualization, modeling, and trend analysis.
• Monitor fatigue, recovery, and readiness; suggest interventions to optimize condition.
• Research new methods and tech to improve performance and injury prevention.
• Educate athletes and staff on sports science concepts and data interpretation.
• Ensure data integrity, privacy, and ethical handling of athlete information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Sports Science or related field

Tools

Dartfish

Hudl Sportscode

R

Python

SPSS

GPS data analysis

Heart rate monitoring

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a High-Performance Sports Scientist and Analyst near Rustenburg, North West. The role uses data-driven insights to optimize athlete performance, prevent injuries, and guide training decisions for elite teams.

You will work with coaches, medical staff, and athletes across disciplines, employing GPS, HR data, video analysis, and testing protocols to drive innovation in performance analysis in the North West region.