Scrum Master

Scrums.com; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company in Sandton seeks a Scrum Master / Project Manager to drive end-to-end delivery of in-house programs. The role entails facilitating Agile ceremonies, ensuring compliance to Agile disciplines, and managing project timelines across workstreams. Ideal candidates will have a proven history in Agile project management, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications. This role promotes a dynamic and supportive work culture focused on innovation.

Benefits

Discovery Medical Aid

Half-Day Birthday Leave

Family responsibility & Parental Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks and project governance practices.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure adherence to Agile discipline.
• Manage project timelines, dependencies, and risks.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across workstreams.

Skills

Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban)

Facilitation skills

Conflict-resolution skills

Communication skills

Education

Certified Scrum Master (CSM / PSM) or SAFe Scrum Master certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Our Scrums.com (formerly SovTech) believes the future of software lies in the talent, innovation, and creativity found on the African continent. For over a decade, we have been pioneering world-class software development for a global audience. We are the leading custom software development company from Africa that, like any great tech company, was founded in a garage. Scrums.com has grown to more than 350 AI-powered software engineering experts, building world-class platforms for growing businesses across four cities on three continents.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to growing Africa's tech ecosystems. Africa is home to the world\'s youngest population, with over 50% of Africans under the age of 25. Recent estimates indicate there are over 700,000 professional software developers across Africa today. That number is projected to double by 2025. We believe in the future of African tech talent and the impact it will have on scaling global companies.

Accelerating business growth with expert tech talent

Trusted by 400+ companies, Scrums.com helps businesses scale with our cloud-based engineering subscription platform, offering consistent, cost-effective AI-powered experts, teams, and reliable developer analytics.

Our Culture

Our culture is underpinned by 8 core values.

Earth’s leading software company from Africa- that's where we're going.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic, people-first team that’s showcasing and advancing Africa’s tech landscape on the global scale. At Scrums.com, we celebrate your individuality, empower your decision-making, and create meaningful experiences. Together, we’re driving innovation and building exceptional teams 🚀 Take a look at some of the highlights:

Embrace Our African Talent Footprint, Flexibility, and Autonomy 🌍

• At Scrums.com, we champion an empowered workplace where you shape the culture, influence decisions on tech stacks, and take charge of user testing—all while working from wherever you thrive best across our interconnected Guilds.
• Our distributed teams span South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and other parts of the continent, showcasing the diversity and brilliance of African talent.

The Scrums.com Vibes 💙

• Annual Foos-Fest ⚽️: Showcase your skills at our legendary Foosball Festival and take home quirky, sought-after awards.
• AI-Powered Hackathons 💻: Collaborate with your team to create innovative, market-ready products in just 24 hours—all while enjoying live music and family-friendly fun.
• Year-End Celebrations 🏞️: Reflect and connect at our unforgettable year-end events, a decade-old tradition we continue to cherish.
• Popcorn Fridays, Dev Chats, and Braais 🍿: Bond with colleagues over insightful discussions and sizzling good vibes.
• Fluid Clubs 🥾: Join like-minded peers in activities like hiking, running, and more to foster shared interests beyond work.
• Weekly All-Hands 🙌: Stay inspired and in the loop with our weekly All-Hands sessions that bring us together as one team.
• Explore Week 🐘: Our annual tradition encourages you to work from anywhere around the globe for one exciting week—freedom meets inspiration!

Scrums.com Rewards & Recognition 🎉

• Stacos (our company currency): Reward and recognise your peers with Stacos and exchange them for cool vouchers to celebrate accomplishments big and small.
• Commission Incentives : Unlock attractive rewards for successful business development leads and employee referrals.

Continued Career Growth & Support 🔑

• Internal AI Platforms: We empower our teams with access to both closed and open source LLMs that make work easier and empower your professional growth. We love AI!
• High-Performance Culture: Stay aligned and on track with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and structured annual reviews.
• Personalized Mentorship: Receive dedicated guidance from leadership and the Talent SuccessTeam through one-on-one sessions and quarterly check-ins tailored to your career aspirations.

Our teams are powered by AI—Transforming How We Work 🤖

• Our teams embrace cutting-edge AI platforms, agents and tools, creating smarter workflows and accelerating career development with AI.
• OpenAI, Anthropic, Llama - we use them all so choose what suits you best!
• You don’t need your own licenses - we cover the costs and have our own internal AI platforms that gives you access to them all in a secure environment.

Outstanding Employee Benefits* ➕

• Discovery Medical Aid: Prioritizing your health with the best care.
• Half-Day Birthday Leave: Celebrate your special day with an afternoon off!
• Family responsibility & Parental Benefits: Providing full support for a meaningful work-life balance.

*Please note: Benefits may vary depending on employment type

Join us and be part of a dynamic, supportive team that’s making waves across Africa.

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, 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 Requirements

• 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, or omnichannel systems).