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POSITION INFO:
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
You’ll 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, you’ll 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 You’ll 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
What’s 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 you’re a seasoned Scrum Master with a collaborative mindset and a passion for agile excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
