Road Accident Fund (RAF) People Management Internship 2026

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Road Accident Fund (RAF) People Management Internship 2026 – East London

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is offering a People Management Internship for unemployed graduates who want to build a career in Human Resource Management (HR). This structured 18-month programme provides practical workplace experience in one of South Africa’s leading public entities while helping graduates develop professional HR skills.

Position Details

  • Job Title: People Management Intern
  • Reference Number: 6745
  • Location: East London, Eastern Cape
  • Employment Type: Internship (18 Months)
  • Salary: R96,000 per annum (monthly stipend)
  • Closing Date: 8 May 2026
  • Division: 3300
  • Employment Equity: Preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities.

About the Internship

The internship is designed to bridge the gap between academic studies and the workplace. Interns will receive practical training and mentorship while supporting the Human Capital team with day-to-day HR functions.

Key Responsibilities

During the programme, interns may assist with:

  • Recruitment and selection processes
  • Advertising vacancies and screening applications
  • Candidate shortlisting and placement
  • Responding to HR-related queries
  • Employee relations and disciplinary administration
  • Leave administration
  • Payroll input processing
  • Performance management administration
  • HR policy interpretation
  • Grievance management support
  • Staff promotions, transfers and terminations
  • HR filing and record management
  • Preparing monthly HR reports
  • Organising HR meetings, agendas and taking minutes

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must submit:

  • Certified copy of Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
  • Certified copy of an NQF Human Resource Management Degree or Advanced Diploma
  • Certified copy of South African ID
  • Certified academic transcript
  • Updated CV
  • Motivational letter

Skills and Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Ability to prioritise work
  • Willingness to learn
  • Self-motivation and professionalism
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling HR information

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Be 18–25 years old
  • Be unemployed
  • Never have worked in the relevant HR field
  • Never have participated in an HR internship before
  • Apply for no more than three RAF internship positions
  • Be willing to undergo security vetting
  • Have foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA (if applicable)

Important Notes

  • Only the first 100 applications received will be considered.
  • Applications without an academic transcript will be disqualified.
  • No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
  • Applicants who do not receive feedback within six weeks after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

Why Apply?

This internship provides graduates with:

  • Valuable public sector HR experience
  • Exposure to recruitment, employee relations and payroll administration
  • Workplace mentorship from HR professionals
  • Practical experience that strengthens future employment opportunities
  • A monthly stipend throughout the 18-month programme

This is an excellent opportunity for recent Human Resource Management graduates looking to gain hands-on experience and launch a professional career in Human Resources within the South African public sector.

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