Scrum Master

The Shoprite Group Of Companies; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to empower Agile teams and drive delivery excellence. The role involves facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching teams, and ensuring project alignment with higher goals. Ideal candidates will have strong Agile principles understanding and significant team coaching experience, contributing to a dynamic IT environment and impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Scrum

Agile

Project Management

DevOps

Software Development

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Explore exciting Scrum Master job opportunities. Scrum Masters are in demand across various industries, driving agile methodologies and project success. These roles involve facilitating scrum events, removing impediments, and coaching development teams. A skilled Scrum Master ensures smooth project execution and continuous improvement.

Job boards list numerous openings for Scrum Masters. These positions require a strong understanding of agile principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead and motivate teams. Companies seek individuals who can champion agile practices and foster a collaborative environment.

Consider a career as a Scrum Master if you enjoy problem-solving and team leadership. The role offers opportunities to work on diverse projects and make a significant impact. Search for Scrum Master jobs and take the next step in your career.

Location & Availability

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South Africa (various locations listed in postings). Posted today.

Job Description (Selected postings)

Employment Type
Contract

Experience
5 to 20 years

Salary
Negotiable

Job Published
05 September 2025

Job Reference No.

We're Hiring: IT Scrum Master | Agile Champion Wanted

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.

If you're ready to challenge the status quo and lead Agile teams to success, we'd love to hear from you.

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Typical Postings

Skills: Scrum, Agile, Project Management, DevOps, Software Development

Industries: Finance, Insurance, Banking

Additional Opportunities

Continue exploring other Scrum Master roles in various organisations across South Africa with postings today.

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Rsalary range varies by posting.

Several postings across companies such as Safeguard Global, The Hub ZA Technologies, Zensar Technologies, AfroCentric Group, MRI Software, Ampstek, and more.

Example Job Descriptions (Selected)

Ready to join the future of work?

Location: remote/hybrid options; global teams; 900+ Guardians worldwide.

What you will do:

• Coach for outcomes and enable smooth flow of work.
• Run effective cadences and improve system delivery beyond the sprint.
• Partner with Product & Engineering, support backlog clarity and cross-team dependencies.
• Build dashboards for progress and stakeholder transparency.
• Lead root-cause analyses and mentoring.

What will make you stand out:

• Proven Scrum Master or Flow Coach experience in software engineering.
• Strong facilitator, data-driven with flow metrics.
• Remote leadership experience and excellent communication.
• Tools: Jira, Confluence, Miro; Practices: Scrum with Kanban; Scaled Agile exposure (LeSS/SAFe).

Is this job a match or a miss?

Posting examples from various companies: The Shoprite Group of Companies, iLaunch, Safeguard Global, Ampstek, AfroCentric Group, MRI Software, etc.

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