Scrum Master

Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead Unleash high-performing teams. Crush impediments. Deliver transformation that matters.

Role Summary

Were looking for a dynamic Scrum Master / Project Manager who doesnt just facilitate Agile they ignite it. Youll be the energetic force behind high-performing cross-functional teams driving predictable high-quality delivery in a large-scale regulated transformation environment.

This is a servant-leadership role for someone who thrives on action: a natural driver with razor-sharp organising skills who balances team empowerment with the discipline transparency and governance that complex programmes demand. If you love removing blockers coaching teams to excellence and making delivery feel both disciplined and exciting this is your stage.

What Youll Own & Drive

• Lead coach and energise cross-functional teams (Product Design Engineering QA DevOps) to deliver agreed outcomes with predictability quality and pride.
  
• Facilitate high-impact Agile ceremonies daily stand-ups sprint planning reviews and retrospectives that are sharp outcome-focused and time-boxed (no death-by-meeting here).
  
• Act as the ultimate servant leader: relentlessly remove impediments unblock the team and champion continuous improvement every single day.
  
• Partner closely with Product Owners and Business Analysts to ensure the backlog is crystal-clear prioritised and truly ready for delivery.
  
• Make progress dependencies risks and blockers highly visible then proactively manage them so nothing surprises the programme.
  
• Navigate hybrid delivery realities with confidence aligning Agile execution to waterfall milestones stage gates and release readiness where needed.
  
• Own and master RAID management across the team(s) ensuring risks assumptions issues and dependencies are accurately captured and acted upon.
  
• Embed client security quality and regulatory standards into everyday delivery without slowing the team down.
  
• Cultivate a culture of ownership accountability psychological safety and genuine collaboration across teams and workstreams.
  

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Systems Engineering IT or a related field (preferred).
  
• 610 years of experience working in software development teams.
  
• Minimum 6 years as a Scrum Master with solid project management experience in software engineering environments.
  
• Minimum 4 years hands-on Agile methodology experience in software delivery.
  
• Relevant Agile / Scrum Master certification (CSM PSM or equivalent).
  
• Strong hands-on experience with tools such as Jira Confluence Figma and similar.
  
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
  
• Banking or financial services experience is a strong advantage.
  

Preferred Superpowers

• Natural coaching and mentoring ability
  
• Proven talent for driving meaningful change
  
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
  
• Passion for process optimisation and continuous improvement
  
• Excellent facilitation skills
  
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team player
  
• Outstanding written and verbal communication
  
• Exceptional organisational multi-tasking and time-management skills
  

Working Arrangement

Current client expectation: 4 days on-site in Johannesburg.

This is more than a Scrum Master role its a chance to shape how high-stakes transformation gets delivered. If youre ready to lead with energy clarity and impact wed love to hear from you.