Senior Scrum Master

Job Description

Hello Future, Senior Scrum Master

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Enable cross-functional development teams to deliver quality software as effectively as possible whilst upholding the values, principles and practices of scrum methodology and the agile manifesto both personally and within the team. Work under moderate supervision by mentors and coaches to introduce new concepts and complex issues to the teams

Are You Someone Who Can

• Develop and advise on appropriate change strategies in alignment with project requirements that support overall business strategy

• Resolve challenges and act autonomously in creating resolution within the Agile space

• Enable cross-functional development teams to deliver quality software as effectively as possible whilst upholding the values, principles and practices of scrum methodology and the agile manifesto both personally and within the team

• Work with both Kanban and Scrum simultaneously depending on the team

• Prevent wastage, and on an ongoing basis identify process improvements in order to contain and reduce costs

• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within FNB and/or across the FRG

• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own and employee development

• Help the Development Teams understand the need for clear and concise Product Backlog items

• Assess and evaluate of the current Agile environment within allocated Development Teams

• Coach the development teams in self-organization and cross-functionality

• Review and report on the performance of the teams

• Implement customer service solutions demonstrating the shared values

• Deliver internal and external customer service excellence through adherence to quality service standards

• Ensure that scrum is understood and enacted

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You

• Minimum Qualification - Completed relevant Diploma in a related field

• 4 – 5 years' experience in Programme and Project Management

• 3+ years' experience in a Scrum Master role

• Experience in banking or financial services sector

We Can Be a Match If You Can

• Coach the development teams in self-organization and cross-functionality

• Review and report on the performance of the teams

• Implement customer service solutions demonstrating the shared values

• Deliver internal and external customer service excellence through adherence to quality service standards

• Ensure that scrum is understood and enacted.

You Will Have Access To

• Opportunities to network and collaborate

• Challenging Working

• Opportunities to innovate

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfil this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

17/11/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.