Road Accident Fund (RAF) Graduate Programme 2024/25

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) invites South African unemployed graduates between the ages of 18 and 23 to apply for the 2024/2025 graduate Programme.

This opportunity is designed to help you gain valuable work experience in the Claims Operations Department, setting the stage for a promising career in finance or related fields.

Application Details:

  • Closing Date: 21 August 2024
  • Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Stipend: R96,000 per annum

Programme Overview:

The RAF is dedicated to youth skills development by offering internships that provide practical experience in a real-world setting. The 18-month programme will expose interns to various facets of the Claims Operations Department, including:

  • Updating client information details
  • Creating and sending invoices and statements to claimants
  • Providing payout progress reports
  • Maintaining procedures for unusual occurrences
  • Assisting with typing and editing briefs, technical papers, letters, and memos
  • Reporting on emerging risks
  • Following up and providing feedback to stakeholders
  • Conducting duplicate checks on invoices
  • Validating expert invoices and details
  • Verifying supplier claim details

Minimum Requirements:

To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Certified Grade 12/ NQF 4 level certificate
  • Certified National Diploma/ B Degree in Finance or a related qualification
  • Certified copy of ID
  • Certified copy of Academic transcript
  • A short CV (maximum 3 pages) and a motivational letter

Required Competencies:

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • A strong desire and potential to learn
  • Self-motivation
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Teamwork and Emotional Intelligence
  • Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Accident Legislation
  • Alignment with RAF Values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Empathy

How to Apply:

  • Submit your application via the Road Accident Fund careers portal.
  • No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
  • Applications without the required certified documents will not be considered.

Important Notes:

  1. Applicants are limited to applying for a maximum of 3 positions.
  2. Only those who are unemployed and have never participated in an internship in the relevant field of the post will be considered.
  3. Should it be found that the applicant previously served as an intern and did not disclose that information, they will be disqualified.
  4. Prospective employees will be subjected to security vetting.
  5. Only the first 100 applications will be considered.