Scrum Master

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join a fast-paced technology delivery environment focused on agile excellence, continuous improvement, and predictable delivery.

Key Requirements

• 6+ years’ experience as a scrum master or Agile project manager within Agile environments.
• Strong understanding and practical application of Scrum principles and Agile methodologies.
• Scrum certification preferred:
• Professional scrum master (PSM)
• Certified scrum master (CSM)
• Experience within product-driven and custom software development environments.
• Ability to understand technical concepts and delivery challenges at a high level.
• Proven ability to coach and support multiple agile teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Self-driven with strong ownership, collaboration, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Work closely with product owners, development teams, and delivery managers to improve delivery processes and team effectiveness.
• Identify process inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage communication around delivery risks, scope changes, dependencies, and impediments.
• Support backlog refinement and sprint commitment management.
• Coach teams on Agile best practices and effective use of Agile delivery tools.
• Provide Agile reporting and delivery updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Facilitate collaboration across teams to resolve blockers and delivery dependencies.

Reference number for this position is GZ61343 which is a permanent position based in Midrand offering a cost to company salary of R980k per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on az.oc.egrem-e@zhtrag or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? The E-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!

Posted on 26 May 14:21, Closing date 25 Jul