Scrum Master

PBT Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT company in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Scrum Master to empower Agile teams and drive delivery excellence. The ideal candidate will facilitate key Scrum ceremonies, support the Product Owner, and promote Agile best practices. Strong facilitation and coaching skills, along with experience in JIRA and Confluence, are essential. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Scrum principles and Agile values.
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills.
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Be the servant leader and Agile coach for the team.
• Facilitate key Scrum ceremonies.
• Help identify and remove impediments.

Skills

Scrum principles

Agile values

Lean thinking

Facilitation skills

Coaching skills

Team conflict resolution

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Scrum Master position available in Cape Town.

Are you a skilled Scrum Master who thrives on empowering Agile teams and driving delivery excellence? Join our dynamic IT environment where servant leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

What You’ll Do

• Be the servant leader and Agile coach for a high-performing, self-organising team.
• Facilitate all key Scrum ceremonies and foster a culture of delivery, quality, and ownership.
• Partner with Project and Programme Managers to align team efforts with broader delivery goals.
• Shield your team from distractions and scope creep, ensuring focus and flow.
• Help identify and remove impediments, escalating when needed to keep momentum strong.
• Support the Product Owner in prioritisation and backlog refinement.

What You Bring

• Deep understanding of Scrum principles, Agile values, and Lean thinking.
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills with a knack for resolving team conflicts.
• Experience in JIRA, Confluence, and Agile delivery frameworks.
• Solid grasp of software development and DevOps practices.
• Bonus: Insurance industry experience is a plus!

Your Impact

• Drive team velocity and predictability.
• Champion Agile best practices and continuous improvement.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure transparent communication.