Intermediate Scrum Master (Itc-37)

Accredited Resource Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking an Intermediate Scrum Master to drive Agile transformation and coach teams. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Agile facilitation and be passionate about continuous improvement across projects. Responsibilities include facilitating Scrum ceremonies, mentoring junior Scrum Masters, and collaborating with stakeholders to align Agile delivery with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, with at least 2 years at an intermediate level.
• Hands-on experience with Agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and LeSS.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Provide Agile coaching to team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders.

Skills

Agile facilitation

team coaching

continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Agile Certification

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are seeking an Intermediate Scrum Master with strong experience in Agile facilitation, team coaching, and enterprise-level delivery.

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for driving Agile transformation, coaching teams, and ensuring continuous improvement across projects.Key ResponsibilitiesScrum Mastery & Agile FacilitationAct as a servant leader and coach for Agile teams, promoting Agile values, principles, and best practices.Facilitate Scrum ceremonies : Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.Identify and eliminate impediments to ensure optimal team performance.Drive continuous improvement via feedback loops and process refinement.Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture to support innovation.Coaching & MentoringProvide Agile coaching to team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders.Mentor junior Scrum Masters and promote Agile principles across the organization.Educate on Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and LeSS.Stakeholder Engagement & CollaborationCollaborate with Product Owners to manage and prioritize a well-defined product backlog.Partner with business and technical stakeholders to align Agile delivery with strategic goals.Support cross-team coordination and manage interdependencies effectively.Continuous Improvement & Agile TransformationLead Agile transformation initiatives across departments.Monitor and analyze Agile metrics : velocity, cycle time, burndown charts, etc.Advocate for Agile best practices and contribute to Communities of Practice.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).Agile Certification : Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent.5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, with at least 2 years at an intermediate level.Hands-on experience with Agile frameworks : Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and LeSS.Proficiency with Agile tools : Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally.Demonstrated success in facilitating Agile teams within complex enterprise environments.Proven ability to coach and mentor teams and individuals in Agile methodologies.Certifications such as SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or Agile Coach are highly advantageous.Experience in financial services, investments, or similar industries is preferred.Desired Skills : ScrumScrum MasterSSMCSMAgile