Scrum Master

Smart4Energy; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic team at a leading company seeks an Intermediate Scrum Master for a 12-month hybrid contract in Cape Town. The role involves facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching teams in Agile practices, and collaborating closely with Product Owners. Ideal candidates will have 2–4 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of Agile frameworks.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (especially Scrum and Kanban).
• Proven ability to work effectively in a hybrid team setup.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies and coach teams on Agile principles.
• Remove impediments and support the team in meeting their sprint goals.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure a well-groomed backlog.

Skills

Agile frameworks

Communication

Facilitation

Conflict-resolution

Collaboration

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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Location: Hybrid – Cape Town, South Africa

Duration: 12 Months

We're looking for a proactive and collaborative Intermediate Scrum Master to join a dynamic team on a 12-month contract. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work both remotely and from our Cape Town office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives).
• Coach teams on Agile principles and help them improve velocity and quality.
• Remove impediments and support the team in meeting their sprint goals.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure a well-groomed backlog.
• Track and report on key delivery metrics and sprint progress.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Requirements:

• 2–4 years of experience as a Scrum Master (Combination of Business and IT).
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (especially Scrum and Kanban).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience with agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a hybrid team setup.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Insurance

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