The Road Accident Fund is giving unemployed graduates a chance to gain 18 months of workplace experience in claims, legal, medical management, investigation, onboarding, correspondence and quality assurance. These internships target graduates aged 18 to 25, and candidates should act fast because RAF will consider only the first 100 applications per opportunity.
For many graduates, the biggest challenge is not the qualification itself. Instead, it is the lack of practical workplace experience. Therefore, this RAF internship intake gives qualifying applicants a valuable chance to enter a professional environment, build confidence and learn how public-service claims operations work.
Applications close on 19 May 2026.
What is the Road Accident Fund internship programme about?
The Road Accident Fund internship programme gives unemployed graduates structured work-based experience for 18 months.
Through this programme, interns can gain exposure to real workplace tasks in RAF business units. Depending on the stream, this may include claims administration, legal support, medical management, correspondence, investigation work, quality checks, onboarding support and document management.
In addition, the internships offer a monthly stipend. The listed opportunities show a posting salary of R96,000.00.
Who can be considered for these internships?
RAF invites unemployed graduates between the ages of 18 and 25 to submit applications.
However, candidates must meet the qualification requirements for the specific internship stream they choose. They must also be unemployed, and they must not have previously served as interns.
In addition, applicants must not have worked in the field of the relevant post before. RAF also checks whether candidates have participated in an internship programme in the same field.
Which internship opportunities are available?
RAF is recruiting across several graduate internship streams.
| Internship opportunity | Reference number | Required qualification or field |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Management | 6691 | Health Science, Medical-related qualification, HPCSA or SANC registration, or Finance for medical invoice payments |
| Offer Management | 6696 | Relevant Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Law |
| Litigation & Mediation | 6676 | Degree, Diploma in Law or LLB |
| Adjudication, Direct Claims & Finalization | 6645 | LLB |
| Adjudication | 6675 | Relevant Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Law |
| Medical Management x3 | 6647 | Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science, Medical or Law-related qualification |
| Correspondence | 6648 | Degree or Diploma in Records Management or Information Science |
| Onboarding x3 | 6646 | Degree in Law or Compliance Management |
| Claims Investigator x2 | 6649 | NQF Level 7 qualification in Policing, Forensic, Criminal Justice or Law-related field, plus valid driver’s licence |
| Quality Assurance | 6669 | Degree or Advanced Diploma in Law, Finance, Commerce, Risk, Compliance or related field |
Because each stream has different requirements, candidates should match their qualification carefully before choosing where to apply.
What kind of experience can graduates gain?
The experience depends on the internship stream. However, each opportunity gives graduates practical exposure to a professional public-service environment.
For example, medical management interns may work with undertakings, bill reviews, treatment plans, medical payments, caregiver payments and related assessments.
Meanwhile, legal and claims interns may gain exposure to RAF legal principles, adjudication rules, settlement processes, offer management, litigation support, court documents and case outcome reporting.
In addition, support-focused interns may work with document tracking, onboarding, investigations, quality assurance, customer-related administration and reporting.
This makes the programme useful for graduates who want to move from classroom knowledge into real workplace practice.
What documents should applicants prepare?
Candidates should prepare all documents before starting the online application process.
Required documents include:
- Certified copy of Grade 12 or Matric certificate
- Certified copy of the relevant qualification
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified academic transcript
- Short CV
- Motivational letter
Applicants should keep the CV and motivational letter to a maximum of three pages.
Most importantly, candidates should include their academic transcript. RAF states that applications without academic transcripts will not move forward.
Itumeleng’s Insider Tip: Do not use one generic CV for every stream. Instead, adjust your CV to match the internship you choose. For example, a Claims Investigator application should highlight investigation, legal, policing or forensic strengths, while a Correspondence application should highlight records, information management and document-handling skills.
What rules should applicants follow before submitting?
Applicants must follow RAF’s application instructions carefully.
First, candidates may apply for a maximum of three positions only. Therefore, they should choose the three strongest matches instead of applying randomly.
Second, RAF requires a separate application for each reference number. As a result, applicants must complete the process individually for every opportunity they select.
Third, candidates must indicate the province and reference number for the internship they apply for.
Finally, RAF will consider only the first 100 applications for each opportunity. Therefore, early submission matters.
Will RAF accept hand-delivered applications?
No. RAF will not accept hand-delivered applications for these internship opportunities.
Candidates must use the RAF e-recruitment platform and complete the online process through the correct listing.
How can candidates submit their application?
Candidates must use the correct official online application portal for the internship stream they want.
- Medical Management: official online application portal
- Offer Management: official online application portal
- Litigation & Mediation: official online application portal
- Adjudication, Direct Claims & Finalization: official online application portal
- Adjudication: official online application portal
- Medical Management x3: official online application portal
- Correspondence: official online application portal
- Onboarding x3: official online application portal
- Claims Investigator x2: official online application portal
- Quality Assurance: official online application portal
Before submitting, applicants should check that they have selected the correct reference number and uploaded the right documents.
What happens after the closing date?
RAF will contact shortlisted candidates after the closing date.
However, applicants who do not receive correspondence within six weeks from the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful.
In addition, RAF will conduct security vetting on prospective interns. Applicants with foreign qualifications must arrange SAQA evaluation and provide proof of that evaluation.
When do applications close?
Applications close on 19 May 2026.
Because RAF will consider only the first 100 applications for each opportunity, candidates should not wait until the final day. Instead, they should prepare their certified documents, choose the correct stream and submit as soon as possible.
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Final Thoughts
The Road Accident Fund Internships 2026 offer unemployed graduates a valuable 18-month pathway into workplace experience.
These opportunities cover claims, legal support, medical management, investigation, correspondence, onboarding and quality assurance. Therefore, graduates should choose the stream that matches their qualification and career direction.
Candidates who meet the requirements should prepare certified documents early, include an academic transcript, write a focused motivational letter and submit through the correct official online application portal before the closing date.
