Remote Sports Analytics Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Stock options

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Sports Analytics Lead to drive data-informed decisions across sports initiatives. You will develop advanced models for player performance, team strategy, fan engagement, and operations, translating complex data for coaches and marketing teams.

The role requires a strong statistical background, proficiency in R/Python, and experience with SQL and visualization tools. You will mentor junior analysts and lead analytics innovation.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in data analytics, with focus on sports analytics.
• Strong proficiency in R or Python and data visualization.
• Experience with SQL and dashboard tools for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain statistical models to analyze player performance and predict outcomes.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to provide data-driven insights for strategy.
• Analyze fan engagement data to optimize marketing campaigns.
• Develop dashboards and reports to communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current with advancements in sports analytics and data science techniques.
• Manage and mentor junior analysts to foster a data-centric culture.

Skills

R

Python

Statistics

Analytical thinking

Mentorship

Education

Master's or PhD in Statistics/Data Science/Mathematics

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Sports Analytics Lead to drive data-informed decisions across sports initiatives. You will develop advanced models for player performance, team strategy, fan engagement, and operations, translating complex data for coaches and marketing teams.

The role requires a strong statistical background, proficiency in R/Python, and experience with SQL and visualization tools. You will mentor junior analysts and lead analytics innovation.