Road Accident Fund (RAF) Medical Management Internship 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is offering an 18-month Medical Management Internship opportunity in East London, Eastern Cape. The RAF's core mission is to provide timely and fair assistance to individuals affected by motor vehicle accidents, ensuring they receive appropriate social benefits for financial relief and recovery.

This internship is part of the RAF's commitment to youth skills development, designed to provide unemployed graduates with valuable work-based experience. The role is specifically targeted towards Electrical Employment (EE) candidates with disabilities. Interns will receive a monthly stipend of R8,000.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Age: Be between 18 and 25 years old.
• Education:
• Hold a certified Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 certificate.
• Possess a certified NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Health Sciences or a Medical-related qualification.
• Provide a certified copy of your academic transcript.
• Professional Registration: Submit a certified copy of your registration certificate with HPCSA, SANC, SAPC, or another relevant regulatory board.
• Citizenship: Provide a certified copy of your South African ID.
• Employment Status: Must be currently unemployed.
• Prior Experience: Must not have been previously employed in the field of the post, nor have participated in a relevant internship program before.
• Desired Skill: Knowledge of clinical coding, claims, and managed healthcare will be considered an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Management Intern will gain exposure to and assist with various tasks, including:

• Assisting with injury assessment administration and undertakings administration (drafting, issuing, activation).
• Supporting the caregiver management process.
• Reviewing and processing medical invoices for supplier claims, past medical expenses, and future medical expenses.
• Utilising risk management tools such as medical tariffs, clinical codes, and treatment protocols in bill review.
• Participating in the implementation and maintenance of formal exception handling processes within medical management.
• Maintaining and regularly updating documentation related to exception handling.
• Following up on and resolving queries within predefined turnaround times as part of stakeholder management.
• Engaging with external stakeholders, including conducting roadshows and consulting with claimants' families, service providers, and direct claimants.
• Performing general office administration, filing, and data capturing related to the claims administration process.

How to Apply

• Application Deadline: Applications close on 8 May 2026.
• Application Method: Apply online only through the official RAF careers portal. Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.
• Application Link: https://career55.sapsf.eu/careers?company=roadaccide
• Required Documents: When submitting your application, ensure you include:
• A short CV (maximum 3 pages).
• A motivational letter detailing why you should be considered for this opportunity (maximum 3 pages).
• A certified copy of your Grade 12/NQF 4 certificate.
• A certified copy of your NQF 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma.
• A certified copy of your professional registration certificate (e.g., HPCSA, SANC, SAPC).
• A certified copy of your South African ID.
• A certified copy of your academic transcript.
• Important Note: Clearly indicate "Eastern Cape" and the Reference Number 6731 during the application process as instructed on the portal. Applicants are limited to applying for a maximum of three positions.