Data Scientist

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

7XYWRWVX

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market-related

SUMMARY:
Turn sports data into winning strategies with advanced algorithms and machine learning

POSITION INFO:

- Data Scientist
  
  Turn sports data into winning strategies with advanced algorithms and machine learning
  Cape Town | R1 200 000 - R1 300 000 per annum | 08:00am 17:00pm
  
  About Our Client
  Our client is an innovative sports technology company pushing the boundaries of performance analytics. By combining cutting-edge data science with elite-level sports expertise, they provide actionable insights that empower coaches, players, and broadcasters. The team is driven by a passion for precision, innovation, and unlocking new competitive advantages through data.
  
  The Role: Data Scientist
  As a Data Scientist, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and evaluating advanced algorithms and models that transform raw sensor data into meaningful insights. This role involves close collaboration with engineers and sports scientists to support predictive analytics that inform strategies in elite sports.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  Design, develop, and evaluate signal processing algorithms to deliver insights for players, coaches, and broadcasters
  
  Build and refine algorithms under the guidance of senior team members
  
  Develop and maintain documentation of the data science architecture and algorithms
  
  Partner with sports scientists to collect and validate sensor data
  
  Develop and train machine learning models to provide predictive insights into team strategies
  
  About You
  
  BEng/BSc or higher in Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science
  
  Strong knowledge of signal processing concepts (filtering, Nyquist frequencies, time-frequency transformations)
  
  Understanding of algorithm performance evaluation techniques (e.g., receiver-operating-curves)
  
  Experience with machine learning algorithms (regression, decision trees, SVMs, neural networks)
  
  Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, Octave, or R for data analysis and simulations
  
  Excellent time management and attention to detail
  
  Hands-on, technically curious, and an effective communicator
  
  Strong interest in sports trends and analytics

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