Director of Sports Performance & Analytics (Remote)

Placements24; Centurion; Remote; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive package

Elite athlete environment

Access to cutting-edge performance科技

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a Director of Sports Performance and Analytics to lead a team of performance analysts and sports scientists, translating data into strategic insights for coaches, athletes, and medical staff.

The role focuses on integrating GPS, heart-rate, video, and physiological data to optimize training, monitor load and injury risk, and guide performance decisions across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Sports Science, Biomechanics, Data Science, Statistics, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in sports performance analysis, with leadership/director experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in applying statistical analysis and data mining to performance data.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools and statistical software.
• Experience with GPS, EMG, and video analysis technologies.
• Strong understanding of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and training principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive data-driven performance strategy.
• Oversee collection, management, and analysis of performance data from GPS, heart rate, video, and physiological testing.
• Develop and maintain advanced analytical models and dashboards to track progress and identify trends.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to translate insights into training plans and game strategies.
• Monitor athlete load, injury risk, and recovery protocols with medical/sports science teams.
• Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior management, coaches, and athletes.
• Manage the performance analytics team with mentorship and professional development.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and methodologies in performance analysis.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and privacy standards.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data analytics

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Education

Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

R

Python

SPSS

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a Director of Sports Performance and Analytics to lead a team of performance analysts and sports scientists, translating data into strategic insights for coaches, athletes, and medical staff.

The role focuses on integrating GPS, heart-rate, video, and physiological data to optimize training, monitor load and injury risk, and guide performance decisions across disciplines.