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 teams 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.
- Scrum Master is not expected to drive technological decisions nor its external delivery, but is required to understand the scope, quality & delivery framework of any upcoming enabler work sequencing them with the teams delivery.
- 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. Many blockers will be beyond the teams control or authority demanding support from people outside the team.
- The Scrum Master actively addresses these issues so that the team can remain focused on achieving the objectives of the Release and Sprint.
- 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.
- Ideally Insurance Experience.
- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills.
- D365 experience.
Qualifications
- Formal education/certifications not mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary details not mentioned.
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About Other Insurance Jobs in Western Cape
The Other Insurance (OI) industry in the Western Cape is part of the broader insurance sector, which has experienced steady growth in recent years due to increasing demand for risk management solutions. Typically, OI roles are sought after by professionals who can provide specialist underwriting and claims handling services to insurers. Generally, these jobs require strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of insurance products and policies.
Salaries for Other Insurance professionals in the Western Cape vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically fall within the R500 000 – R1 200 000 per annum range, although actual figures can be higher or lower, depending on individual circumstances. It’s worth noting that salaries can also vary significantly between smaller independent agents and larger multinational insurers.
Common skills for Other Insurance roles include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a solid understanding of insurance laws and regulations, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Other essential skills may include proficiency in software applications such as policy administration systems or claims handling tools. Generally, professionals with experience in financial services, law, or other related fields can bring valuable skills and expertise to OI roles.
Industry sectors that commonly employ Other Insurance professionals include the financial services sector, technology industry, and manufacturing sector. These industries often require specialized insurance products and underwriting expertise to mitigate risks and protect assets. In addition to these sectors, the healthcare and construction industries are also significant users of OI services.
Career development opportunities for Other Insurance professionals in the Western Cape are generally strong, with many companies offering training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge. Typically, career progression involves taking on more senior roles within an organization or seeking opportunities in related fields such as underwriting, claims handling, or risk management. With experience and expertise, OI professionals can also consider starting their own independent agencies or consulting practices.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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