Scrum Master

Scrums.com; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Part time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Scrum Master / Project Manager to drive Agile delivery and ensure alignment between business and technology. The ideal candidate has proven experience in large‑scale digital programmes, knowledge of various Agile frameworks, and strong communication skills. This is a contract position based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks such as Scrum and SAFe.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure adherence to Agile discipline.
• Maintain the sprint backlog and track progress.
• Work closely with Product Owners, BAs, Developers and QA teams.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Agile frameworks knowledge

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder management

Education

Certified Scrum Master (CSM / PSM)

SAFe Scrum Master certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Overview

The Scrum Master / Project Manager will drive end-to-end delivery of in‑house programmes, ensuring alignment between business, technology and operations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives) and ensure adherence to Agile discipline.
• Maintain the sprint backlog, track progress, manage impediments and ensure stories meet Definition of Ready and Definition of Done.
• Work closely with Product Owners, BAs, Developers and QA teams to ensure timely delivery of sprint goals.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment across workstreams (Tech, Data, Ops, Change).
• Manage project timelines, dependencies and risks; escalate blockers early.
• Prepare and maintain RAID logs, sprint reports and velocity tracking for PMO and SteerCo reporting.
• Support solutioning sprints, testing readiness and go‑live planning activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in Agile practices and team collaboration.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager in large‑scale digital or technology programmes.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and project governance practices.
• Experience with Jira / Confluence for backlog and sprint management.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and stakeholders.
• Excellent facilitation, communication and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver within complex or cross‑functional environments.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM / PSM) or SAFe Scrum Master certification.
• Additional experience coaching teams or driving Agile adoption in hybrid environments.
• Background in technology, data or systems integration projects.
• Familiarity with PMO reporting, RAID management and sprint metrics.
• Exposure to contact centre technology (e.g., dialers, CRM platforms, omnichannel systems).

Employment Details

Employment Type: Contract
Vacancy: 1