South African Scout Association

The South African Scout Association is a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement.

Cubs, Scouts and Rovers

The Association of is made up of three branches:

• Cubs: boys and girls 7 to 10 years
• Scouts: boys and girls 11 to 17
• Rovers: young men and women from 18 to 30

Groups

Scouting is run in local Groups, which may be made up of units for each branch, for example, a Cub Pack, a Scout Troop and a Rover Crew. Groups are run by volunteer adult leaders and fundraising is done in parent committees. The volunteer leaders, known as Scouters, run a programme of weekly meetings, camps and other activities.

Districts

Scout groups form local Districts which are coordinated by a volunteer District Commissioner and assistants, and may include a Local Association.

Provinces

The Association is divided into provinces. These are run by a Provincial Commissioner and assistants, a Provincial Manager, and a small number of paid staff.

National

The Chief Scout and Chief Scouts Commissioner are assisted by several National Commissioners. The national headquarters consists of a Chief Executive and a small number of paid staff.