Agile Scrum Master
Job in
Durban, 4056, South Africa
Listed on 2026-04-29
Listing for:
MyCareerCraft
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-04-29
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Scrum Master, IT Project Manager, IT Consultant, Systems Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are recruiting experienced Agile Masters and Scrum Masters for placement across a variety of IT delivery programmes in South Africa. Candidates who are passionate about enabling high-performing teams, removing delivery blockers, and embedding sustainable Agile practices are encouraged to apply at all experience levels.
Requirements- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Master within software or IT delivery environments
- Relevant certification is required — CSM, PSM I/II, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent
- Strong facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
- Solid working knowledge of Agile frameworks — Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe
- Experience working within Dev Ops-oriented or continuous delivery environments
- Hands‑on experience with Agile tooling such as Jira or Azure Dev Ops
- Exposure to SAP or large‑scale enterprise IT delivery programmes is advantageous
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills — ability to lead without direct authority
- South African citizen or permanent resident with valid right to work in South Africa
Skills:
Scrum | SAFe | Kanban | Jira | Azure Dev Ops | Agile Coaching | Dev Ops | Backlog Management | CSM | PSM
- Facilitate all Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Coach team members, Product Owners, and business stakeholders on Agile values and practices
- Track and report on team velocity, sprint progress, and delivery health metrics
- Proactively identify, elevate, and remove impediments that block team progress
- Support the Product Owner in backlog creation, refinement, and prioritisation activities
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement through structured retrospectives and measurable follow‑through
- Manage and coordinate cross‑team dependencies within programme‑level delivery contexts
- Support the adoption and scaling of Agile frameworks such as SAFe or LeSS where applicable
- Encourage Dev Ops principles including automation, fast feedback, shared accountability, and quality at source
- Report team health, delivery metrics, and impediment status to programme and senior stakeholders
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