The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has officially opened applications for its Medical Management Internship Programme 2026, giving unemployed South African graduates an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience in one of the country’s leading public institutions.
The 12-month internship is based at the RAF Head Office in Centurion, Gauteng, and forms part of the Fund’s commitment to youth development and graduate employability. Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend, practical workplace training and mentorship while supporting the Medical Management Unit.
RAF Medical Management Internship Programme Overview
| Employer: Road Accident Fund (RAF)
| Programme: Medical Management Internship 2026
| Internship Duration: 12 Months
| Employment Type: Internship
| Placement: Centurion, Gauteng
| Reference Number: 6933
| Division: Medical Management
| Annual Stipend Value: R96,000
| Monthly Stipend: Paid Monthly
| Best Before: 4 August 2026
About the Road Accident Fund Internship
The Road Accident Fund is responsible for providing compensation and financial assistance to individuals who have suffered injuries or losses resulting from motor vehicle accidents in South Africa.
Through its Graduate Internship Programme, the RAF provides unemployed graduates with structured workplace learning designed to improve professional skills, enhance employability and expose participants to public sector operations.
Fields of Study Accepted
Applicants must possess a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields:
- Health Sciences
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Legal Studies
- Related qualifications
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be between 18 and 23 years old.
- Be unemployed.
- Never have worked in the field of the advertised position.
- Never have participated in an internship programme in the relevant field.
- Never have served as an intern before.
- Hold a Grade 12 certificate.
- Hold a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field.
- Submit all required supporting documents.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate.
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Certified copy of qualification.
- Certified academic transcript.
- Updated Curriculum Vitae.
- Motivational letter (maximum three pages).
Applications submitted without an academic transcript will not be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful interns may assist with:
Medical Management Support
- Provide administrative support to the Medical Management Unit.
- Support case management activities.
- Assist with operational functions.
Information Management
- Maintain medical databases.
- Create repositories for claimant information.
- Manage stakeholder records.
- Maintain service provider information.
Reporting
- Consolidate weekly and monthly reports.
- Prepare performance statistics.
- Assist with business reporting.
Stakeholder Management
- Respond to stakeholder queries.
- Escalate complaints to relevant managers.
- Support communication with regional offices.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities.
Administration
- Assist with recruitment administration.
- Coordinate meetings.
- Prepare presentations.
- Support logistics and office administration.
Skills You Will Gain
During the internship participants may develop practical skills in:
- Medical administration.
- Case management.
- Public healthcare administration.
- Customer relationship management.
- Stakeholder engagement.
- Database management.
- Information management.
- Report writing.
- Administrative coordination.
- Performance reporting.
- Communication.
- Team collaboration.
- Office administration.
- Recruitment support.
- Microsoft Office.
These transferable skills are valuable across healthcare, insurance, legal services and government institutions.
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Written communication skills.
- Verbal communication skills.
- Interpersonal abilities.
- Attention to detail.
- Self-motivation.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to prioritise work.
- Willingness to learn.
The following will be advantageous:
- Medicolegal knowledge.
- Managed healthcare experience.
- Clinical experience.
Career Opportunities After Completion
This internship can prepare graduates for careers such as:
- Medical Management Administrator.
- Healthcare Administrator.
- Case Management Officer.
- Medical Claims Administrator.
- Health Information Officer.
- Legal Administrator.
- Public Health Administrator.
- Medical Operations Coordinator.
- Customer Relations Officer.
- Stakeholder Liaison Officer.
- Administrative Officer.
- Government Programme Officer.
Although the internship does not guarantee permanent employment, it provides valuable workplace experience that strengthens future career prospects.
Why Choose the RAF Internship?
The Road Accident Fund internship provides graduates with:
- Structured workplace learning.
- Professional mentorship.
- Public sector experience.
- Administrative and operational exposure.
- Medical management experience.
- Stakeholder engagement opportunities.
- Career development.
- Professional networking.
Graduates gain practical experience while contributing to an organisation that supports South Africans affected by road accidents.
Application Tips
Before submitting your application:
- Prepare a professional CV.
- Write a concise motivational letter explaining your career goals.
- Ensure your academic transcript is included.
- Verify that all certified documents are clear and legible.
- Apply for no more than three RAF internship positions.
- Submit your application before the closing date.
- Carefully review all uploaded documents before submission.
Where to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official Road Accident Fund Careers website.
Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.
Applicants should use the appropriate internship reference number when completing their online application.
Best Before: 4 August 2026 Late applications may not be considered.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who can apply?
- Unemployed South African graduates aged between 18 and 23 who meet the qualification requirements.
Where is the internship based?
- Centurion, Gauteng.
How long is the internship?
- The internship runs for 12 months.
Is previous work experience required?
- No. The programme is designed for unemployed graduates.
Will interns receive a stipend?
- Yes. Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend. The advertised annual internship value is R96,000.
Can previous interns apply?
- No. Applicants who have previously served as interns are not eligible.
How must applications be submitted?
- Applications must be submitted online through the official RAF Careers website.
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Disclaimer: Information was accurate at the time of publication. Applicants should always confirm the latest programme details and application requirements on the official Road Accident Fund careers portal before submitting an application.
