Head of Sports Analytics & Performance Insights

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental coverage

Performance incentive program

Generous vacation time

Professional development support

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Head of Sports Analytics to establish and lead the analytics division in George, Western Cape. You will guide data-driven decisions across athlete performance, fan engagement, and business development, translating complex data into actionable insights.

The role requires a deep sports understanding, advanced analytics skills, and a proven track record in leadership and mentoring of data teams. Exciting opportunity to shape a thriving sports tech landscape in George.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Sports Science, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in data analytics, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, preferably in sports.
• Proven expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and predictive analytics.
• Proficiency in Python or R, and SQL databases.
• Experience with data visualization tools and big data technologies.
• Strong understanding of sports performance metrics and data sources.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience managing and mentoring data teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the sports analytics function, setting vision and strategy for data-driven insights.
• Develop and implement advanced analytical models to optimize performance and strategies.
• Analyze market trends, fan behavior, and competitive landscapes to inform business strategies.
• Design and oversee data collection, cleaning, and management of large datasets.
• Collaborate with coaching, performance, marketing, and leadership to deliver insights.
• Develop dashboards and data visualization tools for stakeholders.
• Mentor and manage a team of data analysts and scientists.
• Stay updated on analytics trends and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Head of Sports Analytics to establish and lead the analytics division in George, Western Cape. You will guide data-driven decisions across athlete performance, fan engagement, and business development, translating complex data into actionable insights.

The role requires a deep sports understanding, advanced analytics skills, and a proven track record in leadership and mentoring of data teams. Exciting opportunity to shape a thriving sports tech landscape in George.