Senior Scrum Master - 6 Month Contract

Recruiter:

People Solved

Job Ref:

Snr Scrum Master

Date posted:

Monday, July 28, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R550 - R570 per hour

SUMMARY:
PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Snr Scrum Master, to join a leading branded foods & beverages group to to lead Agile practices and facilitate the delivery of high-value software products. This is a 6-month CONTRACT based in the Johannesburg region.

POSITION INFO:

Duties & Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies, excellent facilitation skills, and a passion for fostering collaboration and continuous improvement within cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Champion and implement Scrum principles to support product development and team effectiveness.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Support the Product Owner in backlog grooming and prioritization.
Promote transparency, openness, and improved communication across the team.
Assist in identifying and resolving defects/bugs to maintain product quality.
Apply Agile metrics to monitor team performance and drive productivity improvements.
Encourage and support continuous improvement and the development of team standards.
Measure team success through Sprint surveys and delivery of business value.
Act as a servant leader and coach to the Scrum team, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications

Degree or Diploma in a relevant field.
6 to 8 years of experience in Agile project management or related roles.
Proven experience as a Scrum Master in complex environments.
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent.
Agile Coaching or SAFe certifications are a plus.

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