Who are we? Company Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Company. What will you do? You’ll be supporting two or more squads within an established large-scale Agile Release Train (ART), working alongside other experienced Scrum Masters. The Scrum Master is co-located with their squads and work closely with Product Owners, Developers, Testers, Business Stakeholders, and other Scrum Masters to drive alignment, flow, and continuous improvement. Beyond the team, you’ll contribute to the broader Agile Community of practice and help strengthen delivery maturity, coach new team members and shape the culture of agility across the organisation. What will make you successful in this role? Coach and guide two or more cross-functional squads within an established large-scale Agile Release Train. Foster a high-performing, empowered team culture built on trust, openness, and accountability. Facilitate all Agile ceremonies/cadences with purpose, ensuring they are engaging, outcome-driven, and aligned to team goals. Partner with Product Owners to maintain a healthy, prioritized backlog and deliver incremental value aligned to business objectives. Proactively identify and remove impediments that block/hinder the team’s progress. Support ART-level ceremonies such as PI planning, PO Sync, Scrum Sync and Inspect & Adapt sessions. Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and the Release Train Engineer/s to improve flow and coordination across squads. Promote continuous improvement, helping teams reflect, adapt and evolve. Qualification Grade 12 Relevant IT Qualification (IT Degree or Diploma) will be advantageous Relevant Agile Certifications (CSM, A-CSM, CSP-SM, PSM I, PSM II, SSM, SASM, SA, ICP) Experience: 4 years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach or delivery leader within an Agile/Scaled Agile Environment. Strong understanding of Agile Frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and the ability to apply them pragmatically. Exceptional facilitation and coaching skills, able to create safe spaces for honest conversations, learning and accountability. Proven ability to influence and build relationships across teams and leadership layers. Experience supporting PI planning and working within a large Agile Release Train or similar scaled structure. A passion for servant leadership and helping others succeed. Knowledge of: The release process, SDLC Jira and Confluence, Miro Knowledge & Skills: Deep understanding of Agile Principles, frameworks and practices (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) Understanding of Agile Metrics (velocity, cycle time, predictability, WIP) and how to use them to drive improvement rather than control. Empirical process control and how to foster a culture of transparency, inspection and adaptation. Product delivery lifecycle and how Agile interfaces with design, architecture, testing and release management. Agile Principles and various frameworks Reporting and Administration Personal Attributes Action orientated – Contributing through others Plans and aligns – Contributing through others Optimises work processes – Contributing through others Decision quality – Contributing through others Balances stakeholders – Contributing independently Builds effective teams – Contributing independently Collaborates – Contributing independently

Role: Youll be supporting two or more squads within an established large-scale Agile Release Train (ART), working alongside other experienced Scrum Masters. The Scrum Master is co-located with their squads and work closely with Product Owners, Developers, Testers, Business Stakeholders, and other Scrum Masters to drive alignment, flow, and continuous improvement. Beyond the team, youll contribute to the broader Agile Community of practice and help strengthen delivery maturity, coach new team members and shape the culture of agility across the organisation. What will make you successful in this role? Coach and guide two or more cross-functional squads within an established large-scale Agile Release Train. Foster a high-performing, empowered team culture built on trust, openness, and accountability. Facilitate all Agile ceremonies/cadences with purpose, ensuring they are engaging, outcome-driven, and aligned to team goals. Partner with Product Owners to maintain a healthy, prioritised backlog and deliver incremental value aligned to business objectives. Proactively identify and remove impediments that block/hinder the team’s progress. Support ART-level ceremonies such as PI planning, PO Sync, Scrum Sync and Inspect & Adapt sessions. Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and the Release Train Engineer/s to improve flow and coordination across squads. Promote continuous improvement, helping teams reflect, adapt and evolve. Qualification: Grade 12 Relevant IT Qualification (IT Degree or Diploma) will be advantageous Relevant Agile Certifications (CSM, A-CSM, CSP-SM, PSM I, PSM II, SSM, SASM, SA, ICP) Experience: 4 years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach or delivery leader within an Agile/Scaled Agile Environment. Strong understanding of Agile Frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and the ability to apply them pragmatically. Exceptional facilitation and coaching skills, able to create safe spaces for honest conversations, learning and accountability. Proven ability to influence and build relationships across teams and leadership layers. Experience supporting PI planning and working within a large Agile Release Train or similar scaled structure. A passion for servant leadership and helping others succeed. Knowledge of: The release process, SDLC Jira and Confluence, Miro Knowledge and Skills: Deep understanding of Agile Principles, frameworks and practices (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) Understanding of Agile Metrics (velocity, cycle time, predictability, WIP) and how to use them to drive improvement rather than control. Empirical process control and how to foster a culture of transparency, inspection and adaptation. Product delivery lifecycle and how Agile interfaces with design, architecture, testing and release management. Agile Principles and various frameworks Reporting and Administration Personal Attributes: Action orientated – Contributing through others Plans and aligns – Contributing through others Optimises work processes – Contributing through others Decision quality – Contributing through others Balances stakeholders – Contributing independently Builds effective teams – Contributing independently Collaborates – Contributing independently Core Competencies: Being resilient – Contributing through others Collaborates – Contributing through others Cultivates innovation – Contributing through others Customer focus – Contributing through others Drives results – Contributing through others

Job Description: Be a key contributor in a collaborative and innovative environment . Take on a challenging and rewarding role where your skills truly matter. Directly influence project outcomes and team success through your expertise. Work with talented professionals and make a measurable impact on software delivery and company performance. Key Responsibilities: Scrum & Project Management : Lead roadmap planning, sprint sessions, and daily stand-ups to align teams and drive project momentum. Stakeholder Collaboration : Define milestones, estimate delivery timelines, and communicate progress and risks effectively. Risk & Quality Oversight : Identify project risks early, escalate issues, and ensure delivery meets time, budget, and scope requirements. Release Coordination : Oversee regular software releases, ensuring they are tested, communicated, and compliant with internal processes. Continuous Improvement : Facilitate team retrospectives and implement process enhancements to boost efficiency and quality. Job Experience and Skills Required: Relevant education and certifications : A tertiary qualification and Scrum Master or project management certification are highly recommended. Industry experience : Proven success in IT/software project delivery, with technical knowledge being a plus. Strong communication skills : Excellent presentation and training abilities are a strong advantage. Apply now!

Requirements: 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in a software development environment. Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies. Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or other Agile project management tools. Experience in product development with an ability to support software engineering teams technically when required. Previous experience leading small teams while remaining hands-on. Nice-to-Have: Experience in banking, fintech, or cloud-based digital environments (AWS knowledge is a plus) Background in software development, product management, or engineering Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe, or equivalent) Exposure to CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile transformations Experience with mobile (iOS/Android), web (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript frameworks), .NET, Java, or quality assurance automation Familiarity with web security best practices and OWASP principles Responsibilities: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives Support teams in backlog grooming, ensuring tasks are well-defined and estimated Remove blockers and escalate challenges to maintain progress Promote agile best practices and drive a continuous improvement mindset Ensure the delivery team commits to their definition of done Maintain visual representation of sprint progress, including burn-up charts and task boards Work closely with developers, QA engineers, and product teams to facilitate smooth sprint execution

An International Company based in the northern suburbs of Cape Town is seaking for a Scrum Master to join their successful team. Experience 5 years experience in project development experience specifically in a scrum environment or working in an Agile Framework/method (i.e. Scrum, Kanban) (Software Development Lifecycle) Qualification 3-year tertiary qualification in IT (e.g., BSc Info Science, BTech, NDip) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM)