Remote Senior Data Analyst - Sports Analytics

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Generous annual leave

Access to cutting-edge sports data

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Data Analyst specializing in sports analytics to join a fully remote team. You will derive insights from complex sports datasets to inform decisions for athletes, teams, and performance operations.

The role emphasizes strong technical skills, remote collaboration, and data-driven innovation from anywhere in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Data Analyst with sports analytics.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python or R for data manipulation and analysis.
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques.
• Strong ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets related to player performance, game statistics, and fan engagement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Tableau/Power BI.
• Identify KPIs and trends to provide strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with coaches, performance staff, and management to translate data insights into strategies.
• Design and implement A/B tests and other analytical experiments.
• Stay current with advancements in data analytics and machine learning techniques.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Data Science/Statistics/CS

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Data Analyst specializing in Sports Analytics to join their fully remote team. You will play a crucial role in deriving actionable insights from complex sports datasets to inform strategic decisions for athletes, teams, and performance operations. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a remote setting, possesses exceptional technical skills, and has a passion for leveraging data to enhance athletic performance and fan engagement, contributing to data-driven innovation from anywhere in South Africa .

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets related to player performance, game statistics, and fan engagement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends to provide strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with coaches, performance staff, and management to translate data insights into actionable strategies.
• Design and implement A/B tests and other analytical experiments to measure the impact of changes.
• Stay current with advancements in data analytics, sports science, and machine learning techniques.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Analyst, with a strong focus on sports analytics.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python or R for data manipulation and statistical analysis.
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques.
• Excellent understanding of sports metrics, performance analysis, and statistical modeling.
• Proven ability to communicate complex findings clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary with performance-based incentives.
• Flexible working hours and a truly remote work environment.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous annual leave and public holidays.
• Access to cutting-edge sports data platforms and continuous learning opportunities.