Sports Analyst

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Sports Analyst to join the team in Mahikeng. You will collect, process, and interpret large sports datasets, produce detailed reports, and present insights to coaching staff to support strategy.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, experience in sports analytics, and proficiency with Excel, R, Python, and Tableau to translate data into strategic advantages for the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a quantitative field.
• Proven experience in sports analysis and performance tracking.
• Proficiency with statistical software and data visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of sports rules, strategies, and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret statistical data from sports competitions and player performances.
• Develop and maintain databases for tracking statistics, team performance, and game trends.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on player and team performance for coaching staff.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques and software to identify performance strengths and weaknesses.
• Provide real-time insights and support during games or training sessions.
• Stay updated with latest trends and methodologies in sports analytics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Sports Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Excel

R

Python

Tableau

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and insightful Sports Analyst to join their dynamic team in Mahikeng . This role is crucial for providing data-driven insights and performance analysis to support coaching staff and team strategy across various sports. You will be responsible for collecting, processing, and interpreting vast amounts of sports data, creating detailed reports, and presenting findings in a clear and actionable manner. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of sports statistics, and the ability to translate complex data into strategic advantages for the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret statistical data from various sports competitions and player performances.
• Develop and maintain databases for tracking player statistics, team performance, and game trends.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on player and team performance for coaching staff.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques and software to identify performance strengths and weaknesses.
• Provide real-time insights and support during games or training sessions as needed.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and methodologies in sports analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Sports Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience in sports analysis, data interpretation, and performance tracking.
• Proficiency with statistical software and data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, R, Python, Tableau).
• Strong understanding of sports rules, strategies, and performance metrics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills to convey complex findings clearly in Mahikeng .

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities to work with professional sports teams and gain industry experience.
• Access to cutting-edge analytics tools and technologies.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A stimulating and collaborative work environment.