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 as well as a parents committee. 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.
The national headquarters and provincial headquarters
consist of a small number of paid staff.