We’re on the lookout for a Scrum Master with 5 years of hands-on experience guiding agile teams through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This role is for one of our Clients, a leading establishment that’s recognised as a Top South African company.
Location: Cape Town, hybrid
Contract Duration: 3 months initially (strong possibility of extension)
Start Date: ASAP
Responsibilities:
- Champion Scrum principles and help the team live agile values
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
- Collaborate with key stakeholders and technical teams to drive delivery outcomes
- Identify and eliminate impediments that slow down the team
- Drive continuous improvement in team processes and collaboration
Requirements:
- 5+ years’ experience as a Scrum Master in SDLC or IT-focused teams
- Scrum Master Certification is required
- Solid understanding of Agile principles, frameworks, and real-world implementation
- Experience working with cross-functional dev teams and multiple stakeholders
- Clear communicator, proactive mindset, and strong facilitation skills
- Familiarity with common Scrum or project delivery tools (e.g. backlog management, sprint tracking, collaboration platforms)
- Previous experience in contract roles or fast-paced delivery environments
Desired Skills:
- Scrum Master
- CSM
- Agile
- SDLC
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years