Football Performance Analyst – Hybrid, Data-Driven Impact

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 900,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Contract position

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Performance Analyst for a professional football club based in Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa. The role focuses on in-depth statistical analysis of team and player performance across matches and training, delivering actionable insights to coaching staff to influence tactics and development.

The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field, at least four years of experience, proficiency with Hudl Sportscode, Wyscout or Dartfish, and strong data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related analytical field.
• Minimum of 4 years as a Performance Analyst in football.
• Proficiency with Hudl Sportscode, Wyscout, Dartfish, and analytics tools.
• Strong understanding of football tactics and game dynamics.
• Excellent data visualization and ability to present to non-technical audiences.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze performance data from matches and training.
• Develop statistical reports on team performance, opposition analysis and player metrics.
• Provide real-time feedback to coaching staff during matches and debriefs.
• Identify tactical patterns, strengths, weaknesses of team and opponents.
• Create video compilations and summaries to illustrate KPIs and concepts.
• Translate data insights into practical training adjustments and planning.
• Maintain and update the performance database with data integrity.
• Stay current with analytics tech and methodologies.
• Collaborate with performance staff for holistic player and team development.
• Contribute to scouting by providing objective performance assessments.

Skills

Data visualization

Football tactics

Statistical analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Science

Tools

Hudl Sportscode

Wyscout

Dartfish

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Performance Analyst for a professional football club based in Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa. The role focuses on in-depth statistical analysis of team and player performance across matches and training, delivering actionable insights to coaching staff to influence tactics and development.

The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field, at least four years of experience, proficiency with Hudl Sportscode, Wyscout or Dartfish, and strong data