The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is inviting applications from unemployed graduates for three (3) Medical Management Internship positions in Johannesburg. This 18-month internship programme offers graduates the opportunity to gain practical workplace experience while contributing to the RAF’s mission of providing financial relief and support to road accident victims across South Africa.
Position Overview
- Job Title: Intern: Medical Management (X3)
- Employer: Road Accident Fund (RAF)
- Division: 3300
- Reference Number: 6691
- Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Employment Type: Internship (18 Months)
- Job Grade: IN
- Annual Stipend: R96,000 (monthly stipend paid)
- Closing Date: 3 July 2026
About the Internship
The internship is designed to equip graduates with valuable work experience in medical management within the public sector. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals and receive practical training in healthcare administration, medical claims management, and payment assessment processes.
Key Duties and Learning Areas
During the internship, you will gain experience in:
- Drafting medical undertakings
- Activating undertakings
- Reviewing medical accounts and bills
- Processing medical pre-authorisations
- Preparing treatment plans
- Assessing medical payments
- Processing caregiver payment claims
- Conducting trust and curator payment assessments
- Supporting medical management and claims administration
- Working with healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders
- Maintaining accurate medical records and documentation
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be 18–25 years old
- Be unemployed
- Have never been employed in the relevant field
- Never have participated in a Medical Management internship before
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Health Sciences or another Medical-related qualification
- Submit certified copies of:
- South African ID
- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
- Qualification(s)
- Academic transcript
- Submit an updated CV
- Submit a motivational letter (maximum three pages)
- Consumer Care Representative Job – Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)
- Laundry Worker Level 2 (x3 Posts) – Department of Health
- Maersk YES Learnership 2026/2027
- Training Officer Job Opportunity at Fidelity Security Services – Free State
- Mediclinic 2026 Vacancies|Shop Assistants, Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Drivers, Receptionist
Added Advantage
- Registration with HPCSA or SANC.
Skills and Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Computer literacy
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Professionalism and integrity
- Self-motivation and eagerness to learn
- Ability to work independently and under supervision
Why Join RAF?
This internship provides an opportunity to:
- Gain 18 months of practical work experience
- Develop healthcare administration and medical management skills
- Learn from experienced professionals
- Improve employability within the healthcare and insurance sectors
- Build professional networks
- Receive a monthly stipend while completing the programme
Important Application Information
- Only the first 100 applications received will be considered.
- Applications must be submitted via the RAF e-Recruitment website.
- No hand-delivered or emailed applications will be accepted.
- Applicants may apply for a maximum of three RAF vacancies.
- Applications without an academic transcript will not be considered.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
- Successful candidates will undergo security vetting.
- If you do not receive feedback within six weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Employment Equity
The Road Accident Fund is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Preference will be given in line with the Employment Equity Plan, including persons with disabilities.
Closing Date
3 July 2026
Short Social Media Caption
RAF Medical Management Internship X3 – Johannesburg
The Road Accident Fund is hiring 3 Medical Management Interns for an 18-month paid internship in Johannesburg. Applicants must be unemployed graduates aged 18–25 with a Health Science or Medical-related qualification. Annual stipend of R96,000. Only the first 100 applications will be considered. Closing date: 3 July 2026. Apply online via the RAF careers portal.