A vacancy exists for a Junior Scrum Master within the Kazang – Micro Merchant Division, based in Cape Town on a hybrid work model.
Role Summary
The Junior Scrum Master is responsible for supporting and facilitating Agile delivery within a dedicated squad. This role operates independently with one squad while receiving guidance and coaching from the Head of Agile to ensure alignment with delivery standards and Agile best practices. This is a development-focused role with defined career progression.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate core Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinements)
Conduct capacity planning and maintain sprint boards, dashboards, and Agile metrics (velocity tracker, burndown charts, sprint closure reports)
Support backlog readiness and sprint execution in collaboration with the Product Manager
Track sprint progress using Agile metrics
Promote Agile mindset and continuous improvement within the squad
Identify and escalate blockers, risks, or delivery challenges
Maintain transparent communication and reporting to stakeholders
Build and maintain a productive, collaborative, and psychologically safe team environment
Requirements
0–1 year of experience in a Scrum Master or Agile delivery support role
Understanding of Agile principles and the Scrum framework
Ability to independently facilitate Scrum ceremonies
Experience with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence
Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills
Growth mindset and willingness to receive coaching and feedback
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification is mandatory
Technical Competencies
Foundational understanding of Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
Experience with delivery tracking tools (Jira, Confluence or equivalent)
Ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies and track sprint progress
Understanding of backlog refinement and capacity planning
Report preparation (e.g., Sprint Closure Reports)
Basic knowledge of product development life cycle and continuous improvement
Behavioural Competencies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
High level of ownership, accountability, and follow-through
Collaborative and team-oriented
Growth mindset and adaptability
Organised, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused
Builds trust and psychological safety within teams