Do you have a vision for the Specialty Coffee Association of Southern Africa? DO you have a passion for competition? A thirst to collaborate and share knowledge through the industry? Are you willing to volunteer your time to do it? Or do you know someone that would be perfect?
You can place your nominations here. Nominations close on 10 June 2026.
SCASA BOARD PORTFOLIOS & ORGANISATIONAL VISION
Building the Future of Specialty Coffee in South Africa
As SCASA continues to evolve, the organisation is focused on building a stronger, more professional, and more inclusive specialty coffee community across South Africa.
To support this growth, the Board needs to operate through a series of dedicated portfolios designed to ensure effective governance, competition integrity, industry development, and member engagement.
Chairperson
Provides overall strategic leadership and governance oversight for SCASA. The Chairperson represents the organisation publicly, leads the Board, and ensures that SCASA remains aligned with its mission and long-term vision.
Vice Chairperson
Supports the Chairperson and assists in driving organisational initiatives, internal coordination, and leadership continuity across the Board and its committees.
Competitions Lead
Oversees all SCASA-sanctioned competitions and ensures alignment with standards. This portfolio manages competition integrity, judges, rules, logistics, and competitor support.
Education Lead
Leads SCASA’s educational and professional development initiatives, including workshops, training, industry learning opportunities, and skills development pathways.
Finance Lead
Responsible for the financial sustainability and governance of SCASA, including budgeting, reporting, financial controls, and sponsorship accountability.
Sponsorship & Partnerships Lead
Develops and manages relationships with sponsors, partners, and industry stakeholders to support SCASA’s activities and long-term growth.
Membership & Community Lead
Focuses on member engagement, volunteer coordination, community development, accessibility, and strengthening connections across the specialty coffee industry.
Marketing & Communications Lead
Manages SCASA’s public identity and communications, including digital platforms, industry communications, competition visibility, and storytelling.
The Vision for SCASA
SCASA’s vision is to continue building a professional, inclusive, and globally respected organisation that advances coffee excellence, develops future talent, and strengthens the industry at every level.
Moving forward, SCASA aims to grow beyond competitions alone by creating meaningful opportunities for education, collaboration, transformation, and long-term industry sustainability. This work has already been started by the current board – and looking forward, we hope that these projects will only continue to be expanded and built upon by the incoming board structure.
Through strong governance, world-class competition standards, strategic partnerships, and community-driven development, SCASA seeks to position South Africa as a respected and influential voice within the global specialty coffee industry.
