Sports Analytics Lead: Drive Performance & Strategy

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement savings options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West is seeking an innovative Sports Analytics Lead to shape data-driven performance improvements. You will lead a team of analysts, work closely with coaches and performance staff, and implement analytics strategies across multiple sports to impact decisions and fan engagement.

You will design data collection systems, build predictive models, and communicate findings through compelling visuals.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field.
• 5+ years in sports analytics with 2+ years in leadership.
• Strong statistical modeling and ML background.
• Proficient in Python or R and data visualization tools.
• Experience with large datasets and SQL databases.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of analytics strategies for performance.
• Mentor and manage a team of sports data analysts.
• Collaborate with coaches, scientists, and performance staff to define KPIs.
• Design data collection systems from wearables, video, and match data.
• Develop predictive models to forecast trends and inform decisions.
• Create visualizations and reports for technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Stay updated on analytics, AI, and sports science advances.
• Ensure data integrity and security across platforms.
• Present findings to senior management and athletes.
• Contribute to innovative analytical tools and software solutions.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Python

R

Tableau/Power BI

SQL

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science / Statistics / CS / Sports Science

5+ years in sports analytics (2+ in leadership)

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL databases

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West is seeking an innovative Sports Analytics Lead to shape data-driven performance improvements. You will lead a team of analysts, work closely with coaches and performance staff, and implement analytics strategies across multiple sports to impact decisions and fan engagement.

You will design data collection systems, build predictive models, and communicate findings through compelling visuals.