Job Description
About the Role
The Scrum Master role is within the Project Delivery Centre (PDC), a dedicated unit responsible for overseeing the successful delivery and governance of strategic projects across the Group. Its primary purpose is to ensure that key initiatives align with the group’s strategic objectives, are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Exhibits Lean-Agile leadership and behaviours mind set.
- Coaches the team to embrace core Agile values, reinforcing Agile principles and practices.
- Functions as the Agile team’s facilitator and is constantly engaged in challenging the old norms of development.
- Assists the team achieve in collaboration, delivery of velocity & Sprint goals, quality, estimation (predictability) and flow.
- Guides the team in establishing normalised US estimating and larger release features, themes and epic estimations.
- Facilitates Agile ceremonies, including: Product Backlog Grooming, Daily Stand-up, Scrum-of-Scrums (SoS), Sprint Planning 1 & 2, Team End-of-Sprint (EoS) Demo and Retrospective.
- Eliminates impediments.
- Fosters a culture of delivery, quality and efficiency improvements, technical discipline, expertise by supporting relevant communities of practice and facilitating Definition of Done (DoD) for User Stories (US), Sprint and Release.
- Focuses on continuous improving team dynamics, efficiencies and performance.
- Helps the team manage intrapersonal conflicts, challenges, and opportunities for growth.
- Escalates people problems to line management as appropriate.
Requirements
- Exceptional knowledge of Agile philosophy with a demonstrated ability to lead and coach the team and business in Agile SCRUM theory, rules and practices.
- Experienced in the fundamentals of iterative and incremental development.
- Good understanding of software development and DevOps best practice.
- Proficiency in JIRA and Confluence.
Qualifications
- Formal education/certifications not specified.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary details not specified.
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About IT / Computing / Software Jobs in Cape Town Region
The IT and computing industry in the Cape Town region is generally thriving, with a strong demand for skilled professionals in fields such as software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. Typically, these roles are found across various sectors, including technology, finance, healthcare, and education. As a result, career opportunities in this field are often diverse and abundant.
In terms of salary ranges, it’s common to find IT and computing professionals earning between R400 000 to R1 200 000 per annum, depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. However, please note that these figures are broad estimates and may vary significantly based on individual circumstances. For instance, senior roles or those in larger companies tend to command higher salaries, while entry-level positions may be lower.
Common skills required for IT and computing roles include proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++, experience with software development methodologies like Agile or Scrum, knowledge of data structures and algorithms, and familiarity with cloud computing platforms. Additionally, many employers also value skills such as data analysis, problem-solving, and communication.
The technology industry is a significant sector that employs IT professionals in Cape Town, followed by the financial services and manufacturing sectors. Other industries that commonly require these roles include education, healthcare, and government.
For those looking to advance their careers in IT and computing, there are various opportunities for professional development. Typically, this involves obtaining relevant certifications, such as CompTIA or Cisco, and staying up-to-date with industry trends through online courses or workshops. Many employers also provide training and mentorship programs to support employee growth. With experience and continuous learning, it’s possible to move into senior roles or specialise in a particular area of expertise.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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