Scrum Master / Agile Coach

SYSPRO; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A software development company in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled Scrum Master to guide its team in delivering high-quality solutions. The role involves managing project timelines, mentoring in Agile practices, and fostering adaptable teams that consistently deliver value. Ideal candidates will have proven Scrum experience and a degree in a related field. This position offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic software development team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master.
• Solid understanding of software development processes.
• Expertise in Scrum techniques and artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Manage each project's scope and timeline.
• Coordinate sprints and meetings.
• Coach team members in Agile frameworks.

Skills

Scrum framework understanding

Team coordination

Communication

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field

Job description

Department: Software Development

Location: SA | Central | Johannesburg

Description

We’re seeking a skilled Scrum Master to guide and support our software development team in delivering high‑quality solutions.

As our Scrum Master, you’ll be the key driver in applying Scrum principles to help the team achieve excellence. Your role will involve overseeing project timelines, resolving challenges, and mentoring team members in Agile practices.

Your ultimate goal? To foster self‑sufficient, adaptable teams that thrive during sprints and consistently deliver value.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage each project’s scope and timeline
• Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings and daily stand‑ups
• Coach team members in Agile frameworks
• Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration
• Be the point of contact for external communications (e.g. from customers or stakeholders)
• Work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests
• Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that occur
• Help teams implement changes effectively
• Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint
• Guide development teams to higher scrum maturity
• Help build a productive environment where team members ‘own’ the product and enjoy working on it

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills: We’re looking for someone with a deep understanding of the Scrum framework, including its tools and techniques. You should be adept at coordinating teams and projects, with a strong focus on outcomes. If you're a confident communicator, a natural leader, and passionate about Agile methodologies, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master
• Solid understanding of software development processes
• Expertise in Scrum techniques and artifacts (e.g., Definition of Done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
• Familiarity with other Agile frameworks
• Strong communication and servant leadership skills
• Excellent problem‑solving and conflict resolution abilities
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field
• Scrum Master certification is advantageous