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Scrum Master

Scrum Master

Afrocentric Group • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Human Capital Administrative Officer : HC Operations & Transactional Shared Services | Culture Coach

Purpose : Assist software development teams to apply the Scrum framework.

Accountabilities

  • Implement practical solutions that use the specialist and departmental systems and processes.
  • Provide specialist input and recommendations to improve efficiency, compliance and quality objectives related to the area of specialization.
  • Identify problems and develop and propose solutions to present to appropriate leader or stakeholders.

Cost Containment

  • Support the identification, development and implementation of cost‑effective processes to increase efficiency and reduce cost drivers related to area of specialization.
  • Continuously review cost / benefit and return on investment within area of specialization.
  • Maintain a high level of impact on other departments to support improved delivery.
  • Continuously increase understanding of client and stakeholder needs, satisfaction and service delivery.
  • Knowledge Management

  • Ensure that adequate knowledge regarding specialization is shared as required and maintained within the research library.
  • Provide advice and / or training as required.
  • Maintain, develop and implement specialist knowledge within the day‑to‑day operations of the organisation.
  • Be a member of related professional bodies.
  • Ensure CPD (continual professional development) or similar accreditation requirements are met annually to ensure maintained specialist accreditation.
  • Network Key Relationships

  • Engage with and provide support to the established network of internal and external expert resources and partners.
  • Specialist Support to Projects

  • Create Project Plan (project charter, scope requirements, tasks and timelines) and achieve sign‑off.
  • Manage project risk (identify, monitor, classify and evaluate).
  • Effectively plan, organise, drive, control and deliver the resolution of all project phases.
  • Provide specialist expertise and ensure best practice related to specialization is implemented in projects, when required.
  • Conform to project management disciplines when participating in projects.
  • Represent department or project on appropriate committees related to area of specialization.
  • Position Specific Outputs

  • Manage each project's scope and timeline.
  • Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings and daily stand‑ups.
  • Coach team members in Agile frameworks.
  • Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration.
  • Be the point of contact for external communications (e.g. from customers or stakeholders).
  • Work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests.
  • Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that occur.
  • Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint.
  • Guide development teams to higher scrum maturity.
  • Help build a productive environment where team members 'own' the product and enjoy working on it.
  • Qualifications and Experience

  • 8 years of experience and knowledge of the scrum framework, with all its artifacts and techniques.
  • Good knowledge of other Agile frameworks.
  • Familiar with Software Development.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Business or related field.
  • Scrum Master certification advantageous.
  • The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached.

    The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of line managers.

    Our Commitment to Transformation

    AfroCentric is committed to transformation and embracing diversity.

    Our Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

    This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities. Should you not hear from us within a month of applying, consider your application unsuccessful.

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