Hybrid Sports Analytics & Performance Strategist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to high-level sports strategy

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a leading professional sports team in Rustenburg, North West to recruit a highly analytical Professional Sports Analyst & Performance Strategist. The role focuses on data collection, statistical analysis, and turning insights into game-changing strategies for coaches and players.

Hybrid work with on-site team engagement in Rustenburg. You will scout opponents, build predictive models, create visualizations, and contribute to recruitment decisions using advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Sports Science, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sports analytics at a professional or high-level amateur level.
• Proficiency in statistical software (R, Python, SPSS) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with video analysis software and handling confidential team data.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets related to team performance, player statistics, and opponent tendencies.
• Develop and implement advanced statistical models and predictive analytics to inform strategic decisions.
• Create data visualizations and reports for coaches and players in an accessible format.
• Provide in-depth scouting reports on upcoming opponents, highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and tactical patterns.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to develop game plans and identify areas for player development.
• Utilize specialized sports analytics software and tools.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented strategies and drive continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on trends and technologies in sports analytics and performance science.
• Assist in player recruitment and talent identification with objective performance data.
• Contribute to post-game reviews with data-driven insights.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data storytelling

Communication of insights

Sports analytics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Statistics/Math/Data Science/Sports Science or related quantitative field

Tools

R

Python

SPSS

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a leading professional sports team in Rustenburg, North West to recruit a highly analytical Professional Sports Analyst & Performance Strategist. The role focuses on data collection, statistical analysis, and turning insights into game-changing strategies for coaches and players.

Hybrid work with on-site team engagement in Rustenburg. You will scout opponents, build predictive models, create visualizations, and contribute to recruitment decisions using advanced