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Scrum Master II

Shoprite

Cape Town, Western Cape Posted 23 Aug 2026 Closes in 8 days

Overview

As a Scrum Master, you will lead Agile delivery teams in the successful execution of technology solutions and product releases. Acting as a servant leader, you will guide multiple scrum teams, foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and ensure Agile principles and Scrum practices are effectively implemented.

Requirements

  • Scrum Master certification such as: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or equivalent
  • 3+ years' experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile delivery role
  • Proven experience delivering IT solutions using Scrum and Agile methodologies
  • Experience managing multiple Scrum teams simultaneously
  • Strong experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and managing sprint delivery
  • Experience working with Product Owners on backlog refinement and prioritisation
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and delivery teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support multiple scrum teams in the effective application of Agile and Scrum principles
  • Create an environment of trust, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Coach, mentor, and support team members on Agile values, practices, and ways of working
  • Facilitate team discussions, decision-making, conflict resolution, and goal setting
  • Ensure teams have the information and resources required to successfully deliver sprint commitments
  • Remove obstacles, manage dependencies, and mitigate delivery risks
  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives
  • Assist Product Owners with backlog management and sprint readiness
  • Monitor progress against sprint goals and manage unplanned work appropriately
  • Track delivery metrics, sprint velocity, and team performance to support continuous improvement
  • Communicate sprint progress, risks, dependencies, and delivery outcomes to stakeholders
  • Build strong relationships between development teams, Product Owners, and business stakeholders
  • Support the delivery of product releases and ensure alignment with business expectations
  • Maintain Agile delivery documentation and reporting
  • Champion Agile methodologies and Scrum best practices across the organisation
  • Drive improvements in team effectiveness, delivery predictability, and product quality
  • Promote transparency, empowerment, collaboration, and accountability within teams

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