Road Accident Fund (RAF) Finance Internships
Road Accident Fund (RAF) Finance Internships
Road Accident Fund (RAF) is looking for South African graduates in Finance or related fields to join their 2024/2025 Internship Programme in Johannesburg. This 18-month internship offers young, unemployed graduates a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience within the Claims Operations Department, providing a stepping stone to a career in the financial services industry.
About Road Accident Fund (RAF)
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is a pivotal government agency in South Africa dedicated to providing financial compensation and rehabilitation to victims of road accidents. Established to ensure the well-being of those affected by motor vehicle accidents, RAF plays a crucial role in the country’s social security landscape. With a mission to offer timely and caring support, RAF is committed to enhancing road safety and providing comprehensive coverage to all road users within South Africa’s borders.
Job Details
- Position: Intern - Claims Operations Department
- Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- Duration: 18 months
- Stipend: R96,000 per annum
- Application Closing Date: 21 August 2024
Job Description
The RAF Internship Programme is designed to develop youth skills by offering practical work experience in a dynamic environment. As an intern within the Claims Operations Department, you will be responsible for a variety of administrative and operational tasks that support RAF’s mission of providing financial aid to road accident victims.
Key Responsibilities:
- Update and maintain client information databases to ensure accuracy.
- Generate and send invoices and statements to claimants.
- Track and report on the progress of payouts.
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of unusual occurrence procedures.
- Draft and edit briefs, technical papers, letters, and memos for internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify and report emerging risks within the department.
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders on the status of claims and queries.
- Conduct duplicate checks on invoices to ensure accuracy before processing.
- Validate expert invoices, expert details, and supplier claims.
Qualifications and Required Documents
Minimum Qualifications:
- Certified Grade 12/NQF 4 level certificate.
- Certified copy of National Diploma or B Degree in Finance or a related field.
- Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Accident Legislation is advantageous but not required.
Required Documents:
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Certified copies of academic transcripts.
- Updated CV.
- Motivational letter (maximum 3 pages) detailing why your application should be considered.
Competencies
The ideal candidate should exhibit the following competencies:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and a strong desire to learn.
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Emotional intelligence and a commitment to RAF’s core values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Empathy.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official RAF careers portal. Ensure that all required documents are submitted, as incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application Instructions:
- Submit a short CV and a motivational letter explaining why your application should be considered (maximum of 3 pages).
- Ensure that all required documents are certified and attached; applications missing these will be disqualified.
- Applicants may apply for a maximum of 3 positions within the RAF.
- Candidates must be unemployed and should not have participated in an internship programme in the relevant field.
- Previous interns who do not disclose their prior internship experience will be disqualified if this information is discovered later.
- All applicants will undergo security vetting.
- Only the first 100 applications will be considered, so early application is encouraged.
Closing Date
- Application Deadline: 21 August 2024
