Senior Sports Analytics Strategist – Data-Driven Performance

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Professional development

On-site facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a Senior Sports Analyst to deliver in-depth data analysis and strategic insights across multiple sports, working closely with coaches, scouts, and management to drive performance improvements.

You will develop advanced models, interpret complex datasets, and present findings through reports and visual dashboards, mentoring junior analysts and contributing to a data-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a quantitative field.
• 5+ years in sports analytics with impactful insights.
• Proficiency in statistics and data visualization.
• Strong communication to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets related to player performance, game statistics, and tactical trends.
• Develop and implement advanced statistical models and predictive analytics to identify performance opportunities and risks.
• Prepare detailed reports, visualizations, and presentations for coaching staff and management.
• Collaborate with coaching teams to integrate analytical insights into training regimens and game strategies.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in sports analytics and performance science.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the development of a data-driven culture within the organization.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Data storytelling

Collaboration with coaches

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Statistics/Data Science/Sports Science

Tools

R

Python

SPSS

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a Senior Sports Analyst to deliver in-depth data analysis and strategic insights across multiple sports, working closely with coaches, scouts, and management to drive performance improvements.

You will develop advanced models, interpret complex datasets, and present findings through reports and visual dashboards, mentoring junior analysts and contributing to a data-driven culture.