Scrum Master

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabenza IT & Recruitment is seeking a dynamic Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead to ignite Agile in a large-scale transformation. You will lead cross-functional teams across Product, Design, Engineering, QA, and DevOps, removing blockers and driving predictable delivery in a regulated environment.

We expect 6+ years in software teams, 6+ years as Scrum Master, and 4+ years of hands-on Agile delivery with certifications like CSM/PSM.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in software development teams.
• Minimum 6+ years as a Scrum Master with project management experience.
• Minimum 4+ years hands-on Agile delivery experience.
• Agile/Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).
• Banking or financial services experience is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and energise cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes with predictability and quality.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) that are outcome-focused and time-boxed.
• Remove impediments, unblock the team, and champion continuous improvement every day.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Business Analysts to ensure backlog clarity and readiness for delivery.
• Make risks, dependencies, and blockers visible and actively managed across programmes.

Skills

Coaching & mentoring

Facilitation

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (CS/IS/SE/IT)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Figma

Job description

Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead Unleash high-performing teams. Crush impediments. Deliver transformation that matters.

Role Summary

We’re looking for a dynamic Scrum Master / Project Manager who doesn’t just facilitate Agile — they ignite it. You’ll be the energetic force behind high-performing cross-functional teams, driving predictable, high-quality delivery in a large-scale, regulated transformation environment.

This is a servant-leadership role for someone who thrives on action: a natural driver with razor-sharp organising skills, who balances team empowerment with the discipline, transparency, and governance that complex programmes demand. If you love removing blockers, coaching teams to excellence, and making delivery feel both disciplined and exciting, this is your stage.

What You’ll Own & Drive

• Lead, coach, and energise cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Engineering, QA, DevOps) to deliver agreed outcomes with predictability, quality, and pride.
• Facilitate high-impact Agile ceremonies — daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives — that are sharp, outcome-focused, and time‑boxed (no death-by-meeting here).
• Act as the ultimate servant leader: relentlessly remove impediments, unblock the team, and champion continuous improvement every single day.
• Partner closely with Product Owners and Business Analysts to ensure the backlog is crystal‑clear, prioritised, and truly “ready” for delivery.
• Make progress, dependencies, risks, and blockers highly visible — then proactively manage them so nothing surprises the programme.
• Navigate hybrid delivery realities with confidence, aligning Agile execution to waterfall milestones, stage gates, and release readiness where needed.
• Own and master RAID management across the team(s), ensuring risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies are accurately captured and acted upon.
• Embed client security, quality, and regulatory standards into everyday delivery without slowing the team down.
• Cultivate a culture of ownership, accountability, psychological safety, and genuine collaboration across teams and workstreams.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, IT, or a related field (preferred).
• 6–10 years of experience working in software development teams.
• Minimum 6+ years as a Scrum Master with solid project management experience in software engineering environments.
• Minimum 4+ years hands‑on Agile methodology experience in software delivery.
• Relevant Agile / Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).
• Strong hands‑on experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Figma, and similar.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Banking or financial services experience is a strong advantage.

Preferred Superpowers

• Natural coaching and mentoring ability
• Proven talent for driving meaningful change
• Strong negotiation and conflict‑resolution skills
• Passion for process optimisation and continuous improvement
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team player
• Outstanding written and verbal communication
• Exceptional organisational, multi‑tasking, and time‑management skills

Working Arrangement

Current client expectation: 4 days on‑site in Johannesburg.

This is more than a Scrum Master role — it’s a chance to shape how high‑stakes transformation gets delivered. If you’re ready to lead with energy, clarity, and impact, we’d love to hear from you.