Scrum Master (Fully Remote)
Webafrica, South Africa

Intro

Want to join a dynamic, close-knit company with a creative flair? Webafrica might just be what you’re looking for!

We are looking for the sharpest pencil in the pencil case, the top of the crop, the tech nerd that uses critical thinking to solve IT-related problems.

If you know you are exactly what we’re looking for, hit send to get your application to us.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in IT / Computer Science
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP)Certification a MUST
• Skilled in technical spec writing
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in a Scrum Master role
• Expert knowledge of Agile
• Software development Background
• Testing experience an advantage
• Proven working experience as a Scrum Master in the information technology sector
• Solid technical background, with an understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
• Strong analytical and strategic management skills
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Problem-Solving and Quality Management
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems and phone systems
• Firm grasp of IT infrastructures and operations best practice
• Ability to provide accurate documentation on technical specifications and code standards (when required)

Key competencies:

• Able to exercise independent judgment and act on it
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure
• Strong customer service orientation

• Mentoring (Team members as well as other Scrum Roles)
• Coordinate sprint planning, retrospective meetings, and daily stand-ups
• Administers the scrum board, identify task that are idle or require feedback, ensure tasks are up to date.
• Aid the development team by eliminating external blockers and managing internal roadblocks through process or workflow improvements. Report and escalate to senior management as needed
• Championing self-organised and cross-functional teams.
• Leading project planning sessions
• Optimising and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary
• Creating and analysis of scrum burndown charts and keeping team and stakeholders up to date with the scrum progress. As well as a detailed project plan to track progress regularly report back to stakeholders
• Conducting project review and creating detailed reports for executive staff
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Centralise project documentation (requirement documents, technical documents etc.)

• Must be able to adapt quickly to change
• Ability to communicate technical and complex concepts to stakeholders

What will you be doing, exactly?

• Coordinate sprint planning, retrospective meetings, and daily stand-ups
• Administers the scrum board, identify task that are idle or require feedback, ensure tasks are up to date.
• Aid the development team by eliminating external blockers and managing internal roadblocks through process or workflow improvements. Report and escalate to senior management as needed
• Championing self-organised and cross-functional teams.
• Leading project planning sessions
• Optimising and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary
• Creating and analysis of scrum burndown charts and keeping team and stakeholders up to date with the scrum progress. As well as a detailed project plan to track progress regularly report back to stakeholders
• Conducting project review and creating detailed reports for executive staff
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measure

Job Rewards and Benefits