Senior Sports Analytics & Strategy Lead

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Health Insurance

Growth opportunities

Conferences

Analytical tools

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Sports Analyst to join the Durban team, delivering advanced statistical analysis to boost team performance, scouting, and game planning. You will translate complex data into actionable intelligence for coaches, athletes, and management, supporting data-driven decisions across the organization.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, a passion for sports, and excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to both technical and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Sports Science, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sports analytics or related field.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, data mining, and predictive analytics techniques.
• Proficiency with data analysis software such as R, Python (with libraries like Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn), or SPSS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth statistical analysis of player and team performance using advanced quantitative methods.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics dashboards and reports for stakeholders.
• Identify trends, patterns, and predictive insights from game data to inform strategic decision-making and optimize player development.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to translate analytical findings into practical game strategies and training regimens.
• Research and implement new analytical methodologies and technologies to enhance the team's analytical capabilities.
• Present complex findings and recommendations in reports and presentations.

Skills

Statistical Modeling

Data Mining

Predictive Analytics

Communication Skills

Dashboarding

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Statistics/Data Science/related field

Tools

R

Python (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn)

SPSS

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Sports Analyst to join the Durban team, delivering advanced statistical analysis to boost team performance, scouting, and game planning. You will translate complex data into actionable intelligence for coaches, athletes, and management, supporting data-driven decisions across the organization.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, a passion for sports, and excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to both technical and