Road Accident Fund (RAF) Vacancies 2026: Internships, Learnerships & Other Opportunities
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has advertised a range of internship, learnership and other employment opportunities across South Africa, with positions available in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria and East London.
The opportunities cover areas including Medical Management, Facilities Management, Technology & Digital, Claims, Acquisition Management and Legal/Paralegal work.
RAF is a South African public entity responsible for providing compensation and support to people injured or affected by road accidents.
Available RAF Opportunities
1. Internship: Medical Management x3
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Employment Type: Internship
Posted: 18 August 2026
This internship provides graduates with practical exposure to RAF’s Medical Management functions.
Typical duties may include:
- Supporting undertaking officer functions
- Assisting with invoice and payment processes
- Reviewing medical and medico-legal documentation
- Supporting treatment-plan and pre-authorisation assessments
- Assessing invoices and supplier claims
- Assisting with injury assessments
- Drafting injury assessment reports
- Supporting case-management activities
- Hospital case management
- Fleet-related administration
A previous RAF Medical Management internship advertisement specified an 18-month programme and targeted unemployed young graduates aged 18–25. Qualifications included a relevant degree or diploma in areas such as Public/Business Administration, Health/Social Sciences or a medical-related field.
2. Internship: Facilities Management
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Posted: 15 August 2026
The Facilities Management internship is suited to graduates interested in facilities, property, assets, administration and operational support.
Potential areas of exposure include:
- Facilities administration
- Asset administration
- Maintenance coordination
- Stock and inventory administration
- Utility monitoring
- SAP-related administration
- Property and office support
- Supplier and service-provider coordination
- General administrative duties
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A previous RAF Facilities Management internship advertised a R96,000 annual stipend and required a relevant diploma or degree, including Facilities Management, Logistics Management or a related discipline.
3. Intern: Medical Management x3
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Posted: 15 August 2026
This opportunity is aimed at candidates seeking practical experience in Medical Management within RAF.
Work exposure can include medical claims administration, medical documentation, invoice assessment, case management and support for Medical Management professionals.
The same RAF Medical Management stream has previously included an 18-month internship programme with a monthly stipend.
4. Learnership: Technology & Digital x1
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Posted: 14 August 2026
An opportunity for candidates interested in entering the technology and digital environment.
Possible areas of exposure include:
- IT support
- Digital services
- Service delivery
- Systems administration
- User support
- Technology-related administration
- Data and systems processes
5. Learnership: Claims Department x2
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Posted: 14 August 2026
The Claims learnership provides practical workplace exposure to RAF claims administration.
Typical claims-related duties can include:
- Receiving and recording files
- Checking and organising claims files
- Updating claim information
- Maintaining accurate records
- Updating claims systems
- Transferring files between departments
- Responding to stakeholder queries
- Preparing daily and monthly statistics
A previous RAF Claims Department learnership was a 12-month programme for unemployed graduates aged 18–35. The advertised requirements included Grade 12/Matric with specified English and Mathematics results, together with a CV and motivational letter.
6. Officer: Acquisition Management – Quotations
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Posted: 14 August 2026
This is an acquisition/procurement-related opportunity focused on quotation and purchasing processes.
The role is suited to candidates with experience or qualifications relevant to:
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Purchasing
- Quotations
- Supplier management
- Administration
- Acquisition processes
Unlike the learner and internship positions, this is an Officer-level position and applicants should carefully check the full qualification and experience requirements before applying.
7. Learner: Claims x2
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Posted: 14 August 2026
This opportunity provides workplace exposure within the RAF Claims environment.
Candidates may gain experience in:
- Claims administration
- File management
- Data capturing
- Claims-system updates
- Document management
- Stakeholder queries
- Reporting and statistics
8. Learnership: Technology & Digital
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Posted: 14 August 2026
A Technology & Digital learnership for candidates seeking workplace experience in the information technology and digital environment.
9. Learnership: Technology & Digital
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Posted: 14 August 2026
The Durban opportunity provides another entry point into RAF’s technology and digital operations.
10. Learner: Technology & Digital
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Posted: 14 August 2026
A learner opportunity for candidates interested in developing practical technology and digital workplace skills.
11. Learnership: Various Claims x2
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Posted: 14 August 2026
This opportunity falls within RAF’s Claims environment and offers practical exposure to claims administration and related operational processes.
12. Learnership: Technology & Digital
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Posted: 14 August 2026
A Technology & Digital learnership based in Cape Town.
13. Learnership: Claims
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Posted: 14 August 2026
A Claims learnership providing practical experience in RAF claims-related functions.
14. Learnership: Claims x2
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Posted: 14 August 2026
Two learnership opportunities within the Claims environment in East London.
15. Learnership: Claims
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Posted: 14 August 2026
Another Claims learnership opportunity based in Cape Town.
16. Paralegal
Location: Check the specific RAF vacancy before applying.
The RAF also advertises Paralegal positions within its Governance/legal environment. A RAF Paralegal role involves providing legal, administrative and technical support to attorneys.
Typical responsibilities can include:
- Conducting legal research
- Searching and checking public records
- Assisting with client and witness interviews
- Collecting and analysing information
- Supporting trial preparation
- Preparing legal documents
- Summarising depositions and other documents
- Preparing briefs and pleadings
- Managing case files
- Updating file registers
- Assisting with reports
- Dealing with internal and external stakeholders
For example, a RAF Paralegal vacancy required a Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent and relevant legal-environment experience.
Who Should Apply?
The opportunities are aimed at different categories of applicants, so requirements vary by position.
For internships and learnerships
Depending on the vacancy, applicants may need:
- Grade 12/Matric
- A relevant diploma or degree
- Relevant academic qualifications
- An academic transcript
- A South African ID
- An updated CV
- A motivational letter
- Professional registration where applicable
Previous RAF internship advertisements have specifically targeted unemployed applicants who have not previously participated in an internship in the relevant field, with some programmes restricted to applicants aged 18–25.
Learnership requirements can differ. A previous RAF Claims learnership, for example, targeted unemployed graduates aged 18–35 and specified Grade 12/Matric requirements including English and Mathematics.
Important: Do not assume that the age, qualification or experience requirements from one RAF vacancy apply to every position. Always check the individual advert.
Documents You May Need
Applicants should generally have the following ready:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified Matric/Grade 12 certificate
- Certified qualification certificate
- Academic transcript
- Motivational letter
- Professional registration certificate, where applicable
Some RAF adverts also state that foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA and proof of the evaluation supplied.
Important Application Information
RAF vacancies are generally applied for through its online recruitment/e-recruitment platform. Previous advertisements specifically stated that applications should be submitted through the RAF website and that hand-delivered applications would not be accepted.
Applicants should:
- Select the correct vacancy.
- Use the correct reference number where provided.
- Upload all required documents.
- Make sure documents are clear and legible.
- Submit before the stated closing date.
- Keep proof of submission.
- Avoid submitting incomplete applications.
RAF also states in its vacancy advertisements that security vetting may be conducted and that applicants who do not receive correspondence within six weeks of the closing date may regard their applications as unsuccessful.
About the Road Accident Fund
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is responsible for providing assistance, compensation and related social benefits to qualifying people affected by motor vehicle accidents in South Africa. Its work includes claims administration, medical management, legal services, finance, technology, operations and other supporting functions.
These vacancies therefore provide opportunities for applicants interested in government administration, insurance, healthcare, claims, IT, procurement, legal services and business operations.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official Road Accident Fund careers/e-recruitment platform and search for the relevant vacancy by its exact job title.
Note: The dates in the list supplied appear to be posting dates, not necessarily closing dates. Because vacancies can close quickly or have different deadlines, applicants should verify the closing date shown on the individual RAF vacancy before submitting an application.