Senior Performance Analyst — Rugby Data & Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid & retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to cutting-edge analytics tech

Team-oriented high-performance culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Performance Analyst for a top rugby union based in Port Elizabeth. You will drive data-driven decisions through statistical analysis, video breakdown, and strategic insights, collaborating with coaches, players, and sport science staff.

You will build advanced analytics frameworks, manage performance databases, and support opposition analysis and player development, while travelling with the team when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a sports science or analytics field.
• Minimum 5 years as a performance analyst in professional sports.
• Proficiency in Hudl, Sportscode, and data visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of rugby union tactics and game dynamics.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed statistical and video analysis of team and individual player performance.
• Provide comprehensive opposition analysis reports to inform strategy.
• Develop and maintain performance databases and tracking systems.
• Collaborate with coaches to set benchmarks and track progress.
• Use analytics software to extract actionable insights from data.
• Present findings clearly to coaches, players, and management.
• Stay updated with trends in sports performance analytics.
• Assist in scouting and recruitment by analyzing potential players.
• Develop individual player improvement plans based on data.

Skills

Data visualization

Statistical analysis

Sports analytics

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

Hudl

Sportscode

Data visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Performance Analyst for a top rugby union based in Port Elizabeth. You will drive data-driven decisions through statistical analysis, video breakdown, and strategic insights, collaborating with coaches, players, and sport science staff.

You will build advanced analytics frameworks, manage performance databases, and support opposition analysis and player development, while travelling with the team when required.