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Scrum Master

Job in Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listing for: SavageOne Pty Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-03
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Scrum Master, IT Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are seeking a Mid to Senior-Level Scrum Master to lead agile teams in delivering high-impact technology solutions. As a servant leader and agile champion, you will facilitate agile ceremonies, remove impediments, and foster a high-performing team environment. You will play a critical role in ensuring the team adheres to agile values and principles, while continuously improving team dynamics, delivery practices, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Facilitate agile ceremonies:
    Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Grooming.
  • Guide and coach the Scrum Team and organization on Agile/Scrum best practices and values.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and high team performance.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure a well‑organized, prioritized, and clearly articulated product backlog.
  • Identify and remove impediments to the teams progress, escalating issues when necessary.
  • Monitor key metrics (e.g., velocity, sprint burndown) to track progress and guide agile maturity.
  • Support cross‑team coordination and dependency management.
  • Coach team members, stakeholders, and leadership on agile mindsets and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
  • Promote and ensure agile compliance and agile delivery governance, if applicable.
  • Facilitate effective communication between technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Qualifications

Required:
  • 5‑7 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Facilitator.
  • Proven experience leading one or more Scrum teams in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Deep understanding of Agile frameworks, especially Scrum and Kanban.
  • Experience working with agile tools (e.g., Jira, Azure Dev Ops, Rally, Miro).
  • Strong facilitation, coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Preferred:
  • Experience in scaled agile environments (SAFe, LeSS, Nexus).
  • Background in software development or technical project management is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Dev Ops and CI/CD practices.
Soft Skills
  • Empathetic leadership and team‑first mindset
  • Strong problem‑solving and critical thinking
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to change
  • Collaborative and transparent communication style
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