Job Brief:
At Exaze, we constantly seek exciting talent to join an organization that believes in nurturing dreamers, innovators, and doers willing to expand their horizons in the software industry.
To be successful in this role, the candidate should have excellent communication skills and be able to understand requirements and ask questions to clarify them. The candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team and be committed to delivering high-quality results.
Candidature Requirements:
We are looking for a seasoned IT Scrum Master with 10+ years of experience to lead Agile teams onsite in South Africa. The ideal candidate is an expert in facilitating Scrum ceremonies, driving continuous improvement, and removing delivery obstacles. Proven track record in coaching cross-functional teams, fostering Agile best practices, and ensuring timely, high-quality project outcomes is essential. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and servant leadership skills are required to build a culture of collaboration and accountability across diverse technology projects.
Areas of responsibility:
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure disciplined Agile delivery.
- Coach and mentor cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum best practices, fostering self-organization, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Identify and remove impediments or blockers that hinder team progress, enabling smooth and efficient delivery cycles.
- Collaborate closely with product owners and stakeholders to maintain a well-groomed product backlog, clarify priorities, and ensure delivery alignment with business objectives.
- Track, measure, and report Agile metrics (velocity, burndown charts, etc.) for transparency, performance improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
- Champion a culture of open communication, trust, and psychological safety within teams, addressing conflicts and driving consensus as needed.
- Drive Agile and process transformation across the organization, leading communities of practice or training sessions for Agile adoption.
- Ensure adherence to organizational standards and compliance requirements, aligning team delivery with broader IT governance and strategic initiatives.
Must-have requirements:
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience leading Agile teams as a Scrum Master, with a proven track record of facilitating successful project deliveries, coaching teams in Agile best practices, and driving continuous improvement across complex technology environments.
- Agile & Scrum Expertise - In-depth knowledge of Agile principles, Scrum frameworks, and iterative software delivery.
- Facilitation & Coaching - Skilled in leading Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) and coaching teams towards self-organization.
- Servant Leadership - Empowers and supports the team by removing impediments and fostering a collaborative environment
- Conflict Resolution - Capable of mediating conflicts, encouraging healthy debate, and facilitating consensus.
- Stakeholder Management - Strong skills in communicating with business stakeholders, product owners, and development teams.
- Change Management - Guides teams through transformation, fosters continuous improvement and adapts practices for organizational growth
- Metrics & Reporting - Tracks team performance using Agile metrics (velocity, burndown charts, throughput) and provides actionable insights.
- Process Improvement, Problem-Solving, Decision-Making & Emotional Intelligence
Nice- to – have requirements.
- Certified in any CSM/ (PSM I/II/III), (A-CSM), CSP, (SSM, SASM), (PMI-ACP)
Job- Location:
Exaze, South Africa
Number of positions:
3
Skills Required
- 10+ years experience leading Agile teams as a Scrum Master
- In-depth knowledge of Agile principles and Scrum frameworks
- Skilled facilitation of Scrum ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives)
- Coaching and mentoring cross-functional teams toward self-organization
- Servant leadership and removing impediments to delivery
- Conflict resolution and fostering psychological safety
- Stakeholder management and collaboration with product owners
- Change management and driving continuous improvement
- Tracking and reporting Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, throughput)
- Process improvement, problem-solving, decision-making, emotional intelligence
- Onsite presence in South Africa to lead teams
- Certified in CSM, PSM I/II/III, A-CSM, CSP, SSM, SASM, or PMI-ACP
What We Do
Our vision is to offer the best in class digital solutions and technology services to organizations, big or small. To achieve this, we created a specialized team with a deep understanding of business domains and digital technologies to assist organizations in accelerating their “Digital Transformation” by leveraging the power of Analytics & AI. Our focus is to help customers stay ahead of the curve from their competitors, to help them be leaders in their respective areas, and to be able to assist them in making the right decision for their businesses with the help of data at hand
