Sports Analytics Strategist - Data-Driven Insights

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Conferences attendance

Cutting-edge tools

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley is seeking a highly analytical Sports Analytics Specialist to turn complex sports data into actionable insights for coaching and management.

You will apply advanced statistics, build models, and create clear visuals using Python or R, SQL, Tableau or Power BI, collaborating with stakeholders to drive competitive advantage. The role emphasizes staying current with trends in sports analytics and data science, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Advanced data analysis and statistical modeling experience, preferably in sports.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in Python or R and SQL for data manipulation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large volumes of sports data from multiple sources.
• Develop statistical models to analyze player performance and game outcomes.
• Create compelling data visualizations and reports for coaching staff and management.
• Provide data-driven insights to support strategic decisions in team management.
• Collaborate with technical teams to improve data collection and analysis tools.
• Stay current with trends in sports analytics and data science.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Python/R

SQL

Education

Master's or PhD in quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 in Kimberley is seeking a highly analytical Sports Analytics Specialist to turn complex sports data into actionable insights for coaching and management.

You will apply advanced statistics, build models, and create clear visuals using Python or R, SQL, Tableau or Power BI, collaborating with stakeholders to drive competitive advantage. The role emphasizes staying current with trends in sports analytics and data science, offering a competitive salary and benefits.