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Road Accident Fund Invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for its Customer Experience Centre Internship Vacancies. The closing date for applications is 14 July 2026.
What the Internship Is About
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) wants to help young people get real‑world work experience. Four (4) internship spots are open in the Customer Experience Centre (CEC). The placement lasts 18 months and is aimed at unemployed graduates aged 18‑25.
During the internship you will see how the Fund deals with road‑accident claims, helps claimants, and runs everyday office tasks. A background check will be done to confirm you have not worked for the RAF before.
Things You Might Do on the Job
- Answer questions – Help people who call or visit, give them information, and guide them through the claim process.
- Register new claims – Put new cases into the system and check that the paperwork is correct.
- Check the facts – Look at accident details to decide if the Fund is responsible.
- Office work – Sort files, type data, and keep claim records organized.
What You Need to Apply
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School certificate | Certified copy of your Grade 12 / Matric certificate |
| Tertiary qualification | B‑Degree, Diploma or NFQ 7 (or foreign qualification evaluated by SAQA) |
| Identity document | Certified copy of your South African ID |
| Academic record | Certified copy of your transcript |
| Application documents | Up‑to‑date CV and a short motivational letter (max 3 pages) |
Skills the Fund Is Looking For
- Good writing and speaking skills
- Ability to get along with others
- Careful attention to detail
- Willingness to learn new things
- Ability to work on your own without constant supervision
- Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel, email)
- Ability to decide which tasks are most important
Money & Benefits
All interns receive a monthly stipend while they are on the program.
Important Rules for Applicants
- Subject line: Write the province and the reference number of the internship you are applying for.
- Documents: Submit a short CV and a motivational letter. Applications without an academic transcript will be rejected.
- Maximum applications: You can apply for no more than three different positions – one application per reference number.
- Unemployment rule: You must be unemployed and must not have worked in the same field before.
- No prior internships: If you have ever done a similar internship, you are not eligible.
- Honesty matters: If you hide a previous internship and we later discover it, you will be disqualified.
- Security check: All successful candidates will go through a security vetting process.
How to Submit Your Application
Click the link below to go to the RAF career portal and start your application:
[Apply for the Road Accident Fund Internship – Polokwane & Surrounding Areas](https://careers.raf.co.za/job/Polokwane-Internship-x4-%28Mafikengx1%2C-Polokwane-x1-&-Nelpsuit-x2%29-Limp/1359326155/)
Deadlines & Other Details
- Closing date: 14 July 2026 – any application after this date will not be considered.
- First‑come, first‑served: Only the first 100 applications received will be reviewed.
- Employment equity: The RAF follows the principles of employment equity and will give preference to people with disabilities.
- No response rule: If you have not heard back within six weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
- Foreign qualifications: It is the applicant’s responsibility to have any foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of that evaluation.
Why This Internship Could Be Great for You
- Real‑life experience in a national fund that deals with road‑accident claims.
- Mentoring from experienced staff in the Customer Experience Centre.
- A chance to build a professional network while you earn a stipend.
- A solid stepping stone toward a career in public service, insurance, or administration.
If you meet the requirements and are ready to learn, don’t wait – apply before the deadline!