Johannesburg: Scrum Master – Contract

Scrum Master (Contract) Contract Duration: 6–12 Months Work Model: Hybrid / Remote (depending on project needs) Industry: Financial Services / Enterprise Delivery Start Date: ASAP Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to support agile delivery within a fast-paced, enterprise environment. This role is ideal for a strong facilitator and servant leader who can coach teams, remove blockers, and drive consistent delivery outcomes across complex initiatives. You will work closely with Product Owners, delivery teams, and senior stakeholders to embed agile best practices, improve flow, and ensure teams deliver value predictably and sustainably. Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery & Facilitation Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives Ensure Scrum principles and agile frameworks are correctly applied and continuously improved Support teams in delivering high-quality increments each sprint Coaching & Enablement Coach Scrum teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on agile values and ways of working Foster self-organising, high-performing teams Guide teams through agile maturity and continuous improvement Impediment & Risk Management Proactively identify, manage, and remove delivery impediments Escalate risks and dependencies where necessary, ensuring transparency Support teams in managing dependencies across squads and platforms Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with Product Owners to ensure well-defined, prioritised backlogs Facilitate alignment between business, technology, and delivery teams Provide clear visibility on delivery progress, risks, and performance metrics Governance & Reporting Track and report on sprint metrics, velocity, and delivery health Support agile reporting requirements within an enterprise governance framework Ensure compliance with internal delivery standards and controls Required Skills & Experience Must-Have 5 years’ experience as a Scrum master’s in enterprise or large-scale environments Strong hands-on experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and agile delivery Solid understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile delivery frameworks Experience working with cross-functional delivery teams (engineering, QA, business) Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Nice-to-Have Experience in financial services or regulated environments Exposure to scaled agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Nexus) Jira / Confluence or similar agile tooling experience Qualifications & Certifications Relevant tertiary qualification (IT, Business, or related) Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM I/II, or equivalent) – essential Agile / SAFe certifications – advantageous Ideal Candidate Profile Calm, confident facilitator with strong emotional intelligence Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and delivery leadership Pragmatic, delivery-focused, and able to balance agility with governance Proactive problem-solver who thrives in complex environments Why This Role? Contract role with exposure to large-scale, high-impact initiatives Opportunity to influence agile delivery at team and programme level Work with experienced professionals in a mature enterprise environment Interested?