Senior Sports Data Analyst — Hybrid, Impactful Insights

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health/dental/vision insurance

Professional development

Access to analytics software

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Sports Data Analyst to join their Pretoria team. You will work with large sports datasets, build models, and translate insights into actionable recommendations for coaches and management.

The role blends on-site collaboration with remote flexibility in a hybrid setup, with access to advanced analytics tools and opportunities to contribute to fan engagement strategies and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data analysis with a focus on sports analytics or a related quantitative field.
• Proficiency in Python or R and SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI) and statistical modeling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Sports Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large sports datasets from performance and engagement metrics.
• Develop and implement statistical models and algorithms to identify trends and patterns.
• Create data visualizations and reports for coaches, management, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure data integrity and tool development.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve performance, game strategy, and fan experience.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to analytics best practices.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Computer Science/Sports Science

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Sports Data Analyst to join their Pretoria team. You will work with large sports datasets, build models, and translate insights into actionable recommendations for coaches and management.

The role blends on-site collaboration with remote flexibility in a hybrid setup, with access to advanced analytics tools and opportunities to contribute to fan engagement strategies and performance optimization.