Elite Sports Scientist & Performance Analyst

Placements24

Gauteng

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Career growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Sports Scientist and Performance Analyst for a leading sports institution in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role focuses on data-driven performance enhancement for elite athletes.

You will design testing protocols, analyze performance data with SPSS, R, Python, and use motion capture, GPS, and HR monitoring. Collaboration with coaches and athletes is key to integrating science into training and injury prevention.

Qualifications

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics or closely related field.
Minimum 5 years’ experience as Sports Scientist or Performance Analyst with elite athletes/teams.
Proven skills in statistical analysis, data visualization and performance analysis software.
Experience with motion capture, GPS tracking, heart rate monitoring and related tech.
Ability to translate data into actionable coaching insights and training plans.

Responsibilities

Design and implement sports science testing protocols for athlete assessment.
Collect, analyze, and interpret performance data from training and competition.
Deliver evidence-based reports and recommendations to coaches.
Collaborate with coaching staff to integrate science into daily training and athlete development.
Conduct research on performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation methods.