Elite Sports Performance Analyst | Data-Driven Strategy

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Access to advanced tech

Professional development & travel

Health & retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Sports Performance Analyst to join the performance science team in Sandton. This hybrid role focuses on in-depth data analysis and strategic insights to optimize elite performance and drive competitive success.

You will collaborate with coaches, athletes, and support staff, translating complex data into clear recommendations and staying at the forefront of analytics tech.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field.
• Experience in performance analysis in professional sports is required.
• Strong skills in statistics, data modeling, and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead collection, management, and analysis of performance data from training and competition.
• Develop analytical models to assess player and team performance.
• Provide actionable insights to coaching staff to inform tactics and strategy.
• Use data visualization tools to present findings to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior analysts and improve analytical methodologies.
• Stay updated with sports science research and new technologies.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistics

Data modeling

Visualization (Tableau)

Video analysis

Athlete tracking

Communication

Physiology

Biomechanics

Tactical analysis

Education

Master's or PhD in Sports Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field

Tools

R

Python

Tableau

Video analysis software

Athlete tracking systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Sports Performance Analyst to join the performance science team in Sandton. This hybrid role focuses on in-depth data analysis and strategic insights to optimize elite performance and drive competitive success.

You will collaborate with coaches, athletes, and support staff, translating complex data into clear recommendations and staying at the forefront of analytics tech.