Elite High-Performance Sports Analyst (Hybrid)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a highly analytical High-Performance Sports Analyst to join its elite sports program. You will leverage advanced analytics to drive strategic decisions and optimize athlete performance, collaborating with coaches, athletes, and performance staff.

The role requires deep sports science knowledge, statistical skills, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations for peak athletic potential in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Sports Science, Data Science, Statistics or related field.
• Proven ability to analyze complex performance data and translate insights.
• Experience in high-performance or elite sports settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze performance data from GPS, video, and physiologcal monitors.
• Develop KPIs to track athlete and team progress.
• Create reports and visualizations communicating insights to coaches.
• Apply statistical modeling to identify trends and improvement areas.
• Collaborate with coaches to integrate data-driven strategies into training.
• Stay updated on analytics tech and methodologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Sports Science or Data Science

Tools

R

Python

SPSS

Tableau

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a highly analytical High-Performance Sports Analyst to join its elite sports program. You will leverage advanced analytics to drive strategic decisions and optimize athlete performance, collaborating with coaches, athletes, and performance staff.

The role requires deep sports science knowledge, statistical skills, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations for peak athletic potential in a high-performance environment.