Junior Scrum Master at Kazang

Job Description

• 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

Closing Date 28 August 2025