Senior Athletic Analytics Lead (Hybrid – Pretoria)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical aid

Access to performance analysis gear

Work with world-class athletes

Professional development & conferences

Hybrid work arrangement

Collaborative research environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Athletic Performance Analyst in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will analyze athlete data, build dashboards, and deliver actionable insights to coaches and medical staff.

The role blends on-site data work with remote collaboration and requires strong programming, statistics, and communication skills. You’ll monitor workloads, fatigue, and recovery, help prevent injuries, and contribute to individualized training programs.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Sports Science, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Data Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in athletic performance analysis, preferably with elite athletes or teams.
• Proficiency in statistical software (R, SPSS, Python) and data visualization (Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with wearable technology, GPS tracking systems, and performance monitoring devices.
• Strong understanding of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and training principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; translate data into practical insights.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze large datasets related to athlete performance across physiological, biomechanical, and training data.
• Use advanced statistics and visualization to identify KPIs and trends.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards and reports for coaches and staff.
• Monitor workload, fatigue, and recovery using monitoring tools and technologies.
• Collaborate with scientists and medical staff to develop injury prevention strategies from data.
• Provide real-time feedback and insights to coaches during training and competitions.
• Research and implement new technologies and methodologies in athletic performance analysis.
• Contribute to individualized training programs based on performance data.
• Present complex findings clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Athletic performance analysis

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Master's or PhD in Sports Science, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Data Science or related field

Tools

R

SPSS

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Athletic Performance Analyst in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will analyze athlete data, build dashboards, and deliver actionable insights to coaches and medical staff.

The role blends on-site data work with remote collaboration and requires strong programming, statistics, and communication skills. You’ll monitor workloads, fatigue, and recovery, help prevent injuries, and contribute to individualized training programs.