The South African Orienteering Federation ("SAOF") is the controlling body for Orienteering in South Africa. It was formed after the introduction of the sport of Orienteering into South Africa in 1981. Several orienteering clubs in South Africa are affiliated to the SAOF.

The SAOF is affiliated to the world governing body for Orienteering, the International Orienteering Federation. In South Africa, the SAOF is affiliated to the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee.