Scrum Master

Scrum Master
(Permanent: Menlyn Maine, Pretoria)

About the Role:
The scrum master helps to facilitate flow through the larger team by ensuring the scrum framework
is followed. He/she is committed to the scrum values, practices, and encourage opportunities for
the team to improve their workflow and collaboration. As the title implies, the scrum master is the
master of scrum, who ensures the scrum framework is followed. Scrum has a clearly defined set of
roles, ceremonies and Principles that should be followed, and the scrum master works with each
member of the scrum team to guide and coach the team through the scrum framework.

What Were Looking For :

Skills and Experience
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a Scrum Master, with a proven track record of leading
- Agile teams to successful delivery.
- Demonstrated experience in managing IT software development projects, preferably in
complex or enterprise environments.
- Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile
methodologies.
- Proficient in identifying and addressing gaps in Scrum practices and tailoring Agile
frameworks to suit team and project needs.
- Ability to motivate, protect, and foster flow within cross-functional software development
teams.
- Experience working with Azure Dev Ops or similar Agile project management tools is an
advantage.
- Exposure to, or experience in the Banking or Financial Services industry is an advantage.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong problem-solving mindset

Qualifications
- Agile, Dev Ops and/or Scrum Master Certification
- Matric or equivalent qualification recognized by the Department of Higher Education &
Training

Daily Tasks
- Empowering software development teams apply the Scrum framework and achieve higher
levels of scrum maturity and flow.
- Stand-ups - Facilitate daily stand-ups.
- Iteration/sprint planning meetings – Protect the team from over-committing and scope
creep. Aid in estimation and sub task creation.
- Sprint reviews – Participate in the meeting and capture feedback.
- Retrospectives – Note areas for improvement and action items for future sprints.
- Board administration – Work as the administrator of the scrum board. Ensure that cards are
up to date and the scrum tool, is working well.
- 1 on 1s – Meet individually with team members and stakeholders as needed. Iron out team
disagreements about process and work styles.
- Internal Consulting – Consult with team members and internal stakeholders on how best to
work with the scrum team.
- Reporting – Regular analysis of burndown charts and other portfolio planning tools to
understand what gets built and at what cadence.
- Blockers - Support the team by eliminating external blockers and managing internal
roadblocks through process or workflow improvements.

Personal Attributes
- Strong administrative, analytical, and communication skills.
- Good stress and time management.
- Target-oriented, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail, focus, dedication, and ethics.
- Responsible and Accountable.