Project Manager Scrum Master (Junior)
Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
21 August 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Johannesburg Work Type: Hybrid Job ID: J107175
About our client:
Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling of togetherness trust and respect and are always looking to support employees continuous learning. Using Agile they provide diverse services with a focus on research innovation and improvement.
What you will be doing:
- Define scope goals and deliverables with stakeholders and develop comprehensive project plans coordinating technical personnel.
- Manage project resources budget and schedules effectively.
- Identify track and manage risks and issues developing necessary mitigation strategies.
- Regularly communicate project status milestones and challenges to stakeholders.
- Ensure quality assurance and adherence to internal and external standards and regulations.
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies and coach the Development Team in self-organization and cross-functionality.
- Remove team impediments shield the team from external interruptions and support the Product Owner with backlog management.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and track/report on key Agile metrics (e.g. burn-down velocity).
What our client is looking for:
- A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management and/or as a Scrum Master.
- Proven experience managing complex software development or IT projects.
- Strong understanding of both Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with project management software.
- Familiarity with scaling frameworks such as SAFe LeSS or DaD.
For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer do visit our website - Manager Scrum Master Agile Waterfall PMP/CSM Risk Management Software Development Scrum Ceremonies Continuous Improvement Financial Services
Required Skills:
Project Manager Scrum Master Agile Waterfall PMP/CSM Risk Management Software Development Scrum Ceremonies Continuous Improvement Financial Services