Cape Town: Scrum Master posted by WatersEdge Solutions

Location: On-Site (Rondebosch, Cape Town 4 days per week)

EmploymentType: Full-Time

Industry: PayTech | Consulting

WatersEdge Solutions is seeking a confident, experienced Scrum Master to guide high-performing teams within a rapidly evolving PayTech environment. This is an opportunity to work onsite 4 days per week with our client in Rondebosch, Cape Town, bringing structure, clarity, and agility to product delivery while helping teams unlock their full potential.

About the Role

Youll play a central role in driving Agile best practices across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business goals and product strategy. As a key enabler of collaboration and velocity, youll be the bridge between technical and business stakeholders,
championing continuous improvement and value delivery. This is a dynamic, on-site position (4 days per week in office), ideal for a proactive Scrum Master who thrives in a fast-paced, innovation-driven setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Guide teams in applying Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous delivery
• Remove blockers and ensure smooth sprint execution
• Foster collaboration between developers, product owners, and stakeholders
• Track team performance and report on delivery metrics
• Support change management and coach teams through Agile maturity

What Youll Bring

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile environments
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile frameworks
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex projects
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal communication skills
• Deep familiarity with software development life cycles and tooling
• Confident, calm, and solutions-oriented under pressure

Nice to Have

• Experience within the PayTech or broader financial services industry
• Scrum Master certifications (CSM, PSM, SAFe, etc.)
• Exposure to Jira, Confluence, or similar tools

Whats On Offer

• Work with a forward-thinking client in a high-growth tech sector
• On-site role promoting strong team culture and direct collaboration
• Agile environment that values continuous learning and delivery excellence
• Opportunity to shape team dynamics and make a real impact on delivery outcomes

Company Culture

Our client is a global community of innovators, craftsmen, and change-makers who operate with a “stepping stone” mindset: your growth and theirs go hand in hand. They are grounded in five key values: Pioneer Spirit, Care, Trust, Performance, and Independence.

• Pioneer Spirit Bold thinking and continuous experimentation
• Care A diverse, respectful, and supportive workplace
• Trust Empowering individuals through autonomy and transparency
• Performance Commitment to excellence and real-world impact
• Independence Flexible and adaptive to a fast-changing world

If youre a seasoned Scrum Master with a collaborative mindset and a passion for agile excellence, wed love to hear from you.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.