Sabenza IT

Agile Master (Entry Level)

Sabenza IT  •  Pretoria, ZA (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description


The
Agile Master (Entry) is responsible for guiding and enabling Agile teams to
deliver high-quality solutions efficiently and effectively. The role focuses on
servant leadership, facilitating Agile ceremonies, removing impediments,
promoting collaboration, and ensuring adherence to Agile principles and best
practices.


Key
Responsibilities:


  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Sprint
    Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives).

  • Guide and coach team members on Agile
    principles and methodologies.

  • Identify and remove impediments that
    impact team delivery.

  • Foster collaboration within and
    across teams.

  • Act as liaison between stakeholders
    and delivery teams.

  • Drive structured planning,
    coordination, tracking, and reporting.

  • Promote continuous improvement within
    the team.

  • Monitor Agile metrics (e.g., burndown
    charts) to track delivery performance.

  • Support Product Owner/Initiative Lead
    with backlog refinement and prioritisation.

  • Promote Agile culture and values
    within the broader organisation.

  • Support documentation, workshops, and
    training initiatives.

  • Engage in stakeholder management and
    proactive communication.

  • Understand technical discussions
    sufficiently to engage and support decision-making.

  • Assist with onboarding and coaching
    new team members.


Requirements


Essential
Skills & Competencies:


  • Strong servant leadership
    capabilities.

  • Solid understanding of Agile
    principles and frameworks.

  • Ability to manage and coordinate
    technical teams using Agile methodology.

  • Strong facilitation skills for Agile
    events.

  • Ownership and accountability mindset.

  • Self-driven, solution-oriented, and
    results-focused.

  • Strong organisational and
    interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to interpret and understand
    business requirements.

  • High ethical standards and
    professional conduct.

  • Willingness and ability to travel
    internationally when required.


Advantageous
Skills:


  • Strong communication and
    problem-solving abilities.

  • Knowledge of facilitation techniques,
    situational awareness, conflict resolution, and team empowerment.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects
    and priorities.

  • Stress tolerance and adaptability in
    fast-paced environments.

  • Excellent written and verbal
    communication skills (technical and non-technical audiences).

  • Strong personality with high levels
    of transparency and collaboration.

  • Willingness to continuously
    learn and grow.


Qualifications
& Experience:


  • Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM,
    or equivalent).

  • Entry-level experience in
    an Agile delivery environment (preferred).
Sabenza IT

About Sabenza IT

Sabenza iT Recruitment is a Level 2 BBBEE company with more than 23 years of expertise in Information Technology recruitment. Our team comprises 20 recruiters dedicated to providing top-notch services in recruiting for sectors such as SAP, IT Developers, and IT Security, among others. Sabenza iT is proud to be a wholly South African-owned company.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Natal, Cape Town, Gauteng, ZA
Year Founded
2013
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