Remote Sports Data Scientist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Sports Data Analyst to join a globally distributed team. You will collect, process, and analyze large datasets covering athletic performance, fan engagement, and market trends, informing strategic decisions and player development.

The role requires strong Python and R analytics, SQL proficiency, and experience with Tableau or Power BI. You will collaborate with coaching staff, performance teams, and marketing to translate data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Statistics, Data Science, CS or related quantitative field.
• 3+ years as a Data Analyst, preferably in sports analytics.
• Strong Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) and R skills.
• Experience with SQL and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and validate large sports datasets.
• Develop models to analyze player performance and team dynamics.
• Create visualizations and reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with coaching, performance, and marketing teams.
• Maintain data pipelines and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

Statistics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field

Tools

SQL databases

Git

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Sports Data Analyst to join a globally distributed team. You will collect, process, and analyze large datasets covering athletic performance, fan engagement, and market trends, informing strategic decisions and player development.

The role requires strong Python and R analytics, SQL proficiency, and experience with Tableau or Power BI. You will collaborate with coaching staff, performance teams, and marketing to translate data into actionable insights.