Remote Sports Analytics & Data Scientist: Impact & Strategy

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Remote work

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Development budget

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Remote Sports Analyst & Data Scientist to drive insights in the sports industry. You will collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets to identify performance trends and inform strategy from anywhere.

This fully remote role requires a strong quantitative background, expertise in Python or R, and the ability to communicate complex results clearly to coaches and management. You'll develop models, visualize findings, and stay current with analytics trends.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in data science, statistics, computer science, or related field.
• Proven experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and ML.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries (Pandas, Scikit-learn).
• Experience with databases and SQL.
• Strong understanding of sports metrics and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical models to evaluate performance.
• Collect, clean, and process large sports datasets.
• Apply ML methods to uncover patterns and predict outcomes.
• Create data visualizations and reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to translate insights into strategy.
• Stay updated on trends in sports analytics and DS.

Skills

Statistics

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Data Science/Statistics/CS

Tools

Python

R

Pandas

Scikit-learn

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Remote Sports Analyst & Data Scientist to drive insights in the sports industry. You will collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets to identify performance trends and inform strategy from anywhere.

This fully remote role requires a strong quantitative background, expertise in Python or R, and the ability to communicate complex results clearly to coaches and management. You'll develop models, visualize findings, and stay current with analytics trends.