Job Description

Agile Master (Expert) (Contract) - Gauteng/Hybrid - ISB3500364
Our client is seeking an Agile Master (Expert) to drive the successful implementation and scaling of Agile frameworks in a dynamic IT environment.
The chosen candidate will focus on coaching teams, facilitating key events, and enhancing agile maturity within the organization.
Key Highlights:
? Expert-level role
? Agile Frameworks focus
? Hybrid flexibility
Position Details:
Contract Duration: 01-03-2026 to 31-12-2028
Commencement Date: 01-03-2026
Location: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office rotation
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years as a Scrum Master / Agile Coach in IT/SDLC context
Product / Team Context:
The team designs and implements standardized processes and systems for processing vehicle invoices and related services for the Group. This creates an efficient, smooth, and sustainable sales and distribution process, focusing on high adaptability, compliance, automation, and user-friendly processes. Future-proof system support is enabled through the latest SAP technology.
Qualifications & Experience:
Degree in IT, Engineering, Business or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Minimum 5 years' experience as a Scrum Master / Agile Coach
Minimum 2 years' advanced proficiency in JIRA and Confluence
Essential Skills & Technologies:
Deep practical experience coaching Scrum Masters, Product Owners and Agile teams across multiple teams
and products
Proven ability to implement and scale Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS, Nexus) in an enterprise environment
Excellent facilitation skills for ceremonies, workshops, retrospectives and Scrum-of-Scrums
Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and how Agile practices integrate with it
Advanced proficiency with Agile toolchain (JIRA, Confluence, Xray or similar) and ability to coach teams on
their use
Experience assessing Agile maturity and designing practical improvement roadmaps
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including reporting and presentation capabilities
Servant leadership mindset with ability to resolve team conflicts and unblock delivery impediments
Metrics-driven: ability to define, monitor and interpret Agile KPIs and use them to drive improvements
Experience mentoring and developing other Agile practitioners and contributing to Communities of Practice
(CoPs)
Advantageous Skills:
Certified Agile practitioner credentials (e.g., PSM II/III, SAFe Agilist, ICP-ATF, CSP)
Prior experience in supply chain, logistics or enterprise planning domains
Experience working in distributed or multi-site teams
Familiarity with quality assurance approaches within SDLC and test management tools
Basic understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Experience with budget, timeline and simple resource coordination in delivery contexts
Coaching or training qualifications (e.g., ICAgile coaching certifications)
Experience introducing Agile at team-to-domain scale and driving organizational change
Knowledge of product management practices and roadmapping techniques
Experience with stakeholder workshops for alignment and backlog prioritisation
Key Responsibilities:
Coach and support multiple feature teams and their Scrum Masters/Product Owners to ensure consistent Agile
practices and delivery outcomes
Drive continuous improvement of team and organisational Agile maturity through assessments, coaching and
practical interventions
Facilitate and/or coach key Agile ceremonies, cross-team synchronisation meetings and decision-making
workshops
Mentor less-experienced Agile practitioners and contribute to building capability through Communities of Practice
Work with Product Owners and stakeholders to improve backlog quality, prioritisation and readiness for delivery
Identify, surface and remove impediments blocking teams and escalate risks appropriately to stakeholders
Define, track and report Agile metrics and KPIs; translate insights into improvement actions and measurable outcomes
Support the rollout and adoption of scaled Agile approaches, adapting practices to the organisation's context
Provide hands-on coaching in the Agile toolchain (JIRA, Confluence, Xray), including templates, dashboards and processes
Help align cross-functional teams across sites to create reliable delivery cadences and value streams
Guide teams on quality, security and compliance expectations within the SDLC and ensure alignment with delivery standards
Participate in stakeholder communication, workshops and governance forums to ensure transparency and expectation management
NB: Our client gives preference to South African citizens/residents, though applicants with valid work permits will be considered. If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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