The Road Accident Fund (RAF) invites applications from qualified individuals for several permanent and fixed-term contract positions in the Eastern Cape.
Location: East London & Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Closing Date: 12 August 2025
If you’re interested in contributing to an organisation dedicated to providing cover and rehabilitation for road users, now is the time to apply.
Driver/Messenger – Port Elizabeth
Reference Number: 5137
Salary: R244,732 per annum (Permanent)
Requirements:
- Matric/Grade 12
- Valid Code 10 (EC1/EC) driver’s licence with Professional Driver’s Permit (PDP)
- Minimum of 1 year experience in driving/messenger services
Duties:
- Transport staff, goods, and documents
- Maintain delivery logs and ensure records are accurate
- Report vehicle faults and complete pre/post-trip inspections
Officer: Finance – East London
Reference Number: 5873
Salary: R434,656 per annum (24-month contract)
Requirements:
- NQF 7 in Financial Accounting or related
- 3 years relevant experience in finance
- SAP and MS Office knowledge
Duties:
- Verify and process claims payments
- Maintain internal financial controls
- Respond to stakeholder payment queries
Switchboard Operator – East London
Reference Number: 5858
Salary: R244,732 per annum (24-month contract)
Requirements:
- NQF 4 (Grade 12)
- 1 year experience in similar environment
Duties:
- Operate the organisation’s switchboard
- Guide customers on RAF processes
- Provide professional communication support
Consultant: Funeral Adjudication (x2) – East London
Reference Number: 5847
Salary: R434,656 per annum (24-month contract)
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma
- 3 years’ relevant experience
Duties:
- Assess and process funeral benefit claims
- Determine quantum and communicate offers
- Handle related admin and reporting
Consultant: LOE Adjudication (x2) – East London
Reference Number: 5845
Salary: R434,656 per annum (24-month contract)
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma
- 3 years’ relevant experience
Duties:
- Assess loss of earnings claims
- Schedule medical assessments
- Apply statutory limits and case law
Consultant: Verification and Validation (x2) – East London
Reference Number: 5840
Salary: R434,656 per annum (24-month contract)
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma
- 3 years’ experience in claims environment
Duties:
- Verify and validate registered claims
- Apply RAF policies and legal principles
- Detect duplicate or invalid claims
Consultant: Pre-Assessment (x3) – East London
Reference Number: 5842
Salary: R434,656 per annum (24-month contract)
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma
- 3 years’ experience in claims
Duties:
- Review prospective claims for compliance
- Identify claim type, benefits, and duplication
- Communicate outcomes to claimants
Officer: Legal Cost Payment (x3) – East London
Reference Number: 5864
Salary: R434,656 per annum (24-month contract)
Closing Date: 1 August 2025
Requirements:
- NQF 7 in Law or related field
- 3 years’ experience in claims
Duties:
- Evaluate legal bills and approve payments
- Attend court for taxation
- Assess writs and recover overpayments
Consultant: Loss of Support Adjudication (x2) – East London
Reference Number: 5849
Salary: R434,656 per annum (24-month contract)
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma
- 3 years’ claims adjudication experience
Duties:
- Evaluate documents to confirm duty of support
- Assess income and determine appropriate offer
- Communicate with stakeholders
Consultant: Merits (x4) – East London
Reference Number: 5851
Salary: R434,656 per annum (24-month contract)
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences or Law
- 3 years’ claims/investigations experience
Duties:
- Assess accident merits and determine liability
- Investigate and document findings
- Generate offers based on merit determination
Final Notes
- RAF offers Total Employment Cost (TEC) packages.
- Security vetting will be conducted on all successful candidates.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
- Preference will be given to People with Disabilities in line with RAF’s Employment Equity Plan.
- If you do not hear back within six weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.