Scrum Master (6 Month Contract)

Pretoria East
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT
Reference: BIT004196/Cha L

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Network Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join our team on a 6-month contract (with the potential for extension). The successful candidate will guide and coach teams in Agile methodologies, ensure smooth project execution, and foster a collaborative environment.

Preferred Requirements:

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master
Strong knowledge of Scrum techniques (backlog refinement, user stories, DoD, etc.)
Familiarity with software development (C#, C++, and SQL – advantageous but not essential)
Experience with Agile frameworks (Kanban, SAFe, etc.)
Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent)
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and conflict-resolution abilities
Managerial experience is a plus

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the project scope, timelines, and deliverables
Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives)
Coach teams in Agile/Scrum best practices and frameworks
Act as a liaison between teams, product owners, and stakeholders
Remove obstacles and resolve conflicts to ensure project success
Ensure high-quality deliverables at the end of each sprint
Promote continuous improvement and Scrum maturity
Foster a productive, ownership-driven team culture

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

Takes pride in their work and team success
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Detail-oriented and committed to meeting deadlines
Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset

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If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more IT jobs, please visit www.networkrecruitment.co.za. If you wish to send your CV per email forward your CV to clombard@networkrecruitment.co.za and copy the reference number in brackets in the subject line of your e-mail.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any further possible positions.

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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.