Job Description

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Job Information

Date Opened


02/18/2025
Job Type


Contract
Work Experience


5+ years
Industry


Health Care
City


Johannesburg
State/Province


Gauteng
Country


South Africa
Zip/Postal Code


2000
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Assist software development teams to apply the Scrum framework. Plan deliverables and assist teams to monitor performance, resolve issues that impacts on delivery of work.

Continuous improvementImplement practical solutions that use the specialist and departmental systems and processes Provide specialist input and recommendations to improve the efficiency, compliance and quality objectives related to the area of specialisation Identify problems and develop and propose solutions to present to appropriate leader or stakeholders Ensure day to day operational support required from area of specialisation is provided to enhance performance


Cost containmentSupport the identification, development and implementation of cost-effective processes to increase efficiency and reduce cost drivers related to area of specialisation Continuously review cost / benefit and Return on Investment within area of specialisation


Drive customer-centricityMaintain a high level of impact on other departments to support improved delivery Continually increase understanding of client and stakeholder needs, satisfaction and service delivery


Knowledge managementEnsure that adequate knowledge regarding specialisation is shared as required and maintained within the research library Provide advice and / or training as required Maintain, develop and implement specialist knowledge within the day to day operations of the organisation


Maintain expertise levelBe a member of related professional bodies Ensure CPD (continual professional development) or similar accreditation requirements are met annually to ensure maintained specialist accreditation


Network key relationshipsEngage with and provide support to the established network of internal and external expert resources and partners


Specialist support to projectsCreate Project Plan (project charter, scope requirements, tasks and timelines) and achieve sign-off Manage project risk (identify, monitor, classify and evaluate) Effectively plan, organise, drive, control and deliver the resolution of all project phases
Provide Specialist expertise and ensure best practice related to specialisation is implemented in projects, when required Conform to project management disciplines when participating in projects Represent department or project on appropriate committees related to area of specialisation


Generic Objectives

Specific deliverables:


Specialist support to projects:

Create Project Plan (project charter, scope requirements, tasks and timelines) and achieve sign off Manage project risk (identify, monitor, classify and evaluate) Effectively plan, organise, drive, control and deliver the resolution of all project phases


Position Specific Outputs

Manage each project's scope and timeline


Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings and daily stand-ups


Coach team members in Agile frameworks


Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration


Be the point of contact for external communications (e.g. from customers or stakeholders)


Work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests


Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that occur


Help teams implement changes effectively


Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint


Guide development teams to higher scrum maturity


Help build a productive environment where team members 'own' the product and enjoy working on it###

Requirements

8 years experience and knowledge of the scrum framework, with all its artifacts and techniques.

Good knowledge of other Agile frameworks.

Familiar with Software Development.



Degree in Computer Science, Business or related field. Scrum master certification advantageous.

Competency Requirements:





Attribute


-Collaboration: Build work-related network and share knowledge with colleagues -Building networks


-Ownership: Make critical decisions based on what's right for AfroCentric and Customers -Owning operational decisions and knowing oneself


-Credibility: Lead with integrity and trust others as you would like to be trusted -Living the values and being transparent


-Entrepreneurship: Take chances to continuously improve our Customer's experiences -Driving operational efficiencies


-Influence: Engage with Customers and colleagues to advance the organisation's welfare -Making work happen

Knowledge

Knowledge and application of relevant legislation Knowledge and application of processes and procedures


Skill

Business Writing Skills Communication Skills Computer Technology Skills Task Management Adobe Creative Suite Relevant systems knowledge and application Planning and organising skills Demonstrated organisational and problem solving skills. Attention to Accuracy and Detail Data modelling and evaluation Numerical Ability Customer Focus * Project Management Skills