Road Accident Fund (RAF) Medical Management Internship 2026 Programme

Career27; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 96,000 - 110,400; Full time

Job summary

The Road Accident Fund invites graduates to apply for its Medical Management Internship Programme 2026 in Centurion, Gauteng. This 12‑month internship offers practical workplace training, mentorship and exposure to the Medical Management Unit.

Open to unemployed SA graduates with a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, Business Admin/Management, Legal Studies or related fields. A monthly stipend is paid; applicants must meet the eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• South African citizenship.
• Age 18–23.
• No prior work in the advertised field.
• No prior internship in the field.
• Grade 12.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s in the relevant field.
• Submit all required documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Medical Management Unit.
• Support case management activities.
• Assist with operational functions.
• Maintain medical databases and claimant information.
• Prepare and consolidate reports.
• Support stakeholder communications and offices.

Skills

Stakeholder coordination

Administrative support

Data management

Documentation

Communication

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s in Health Sciences/Business Administration/Management/Legal Studies

Job description

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.
• 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.

Administration

• Assist with recruitment administration.
• Prepare presentations.
• Support logistics and office administration.

Skills You Will Gain

During the internship participants may develop practical skills in:

• Medical administration.
• Case management.
• Customer relationship management.
• Database management.
• Information management.
• 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:

• Interpersonal abilities.
• Self-motivation.
• Ability to prioritise work.
• Willingness to learn.

The following will be advantageous:

• Medicolegal knowledge.
• Managed healthcare experience.
• Clinical experience.

This internship can prepare graduates for careers such as:

• Medical Management Administrator.
• Case Management Officer.
• Medical Claims Administrator.
• Health Information Officer.
• Legal Administrator.
• Public Health Administrator.
• Medical Operations Coordinator.
• Customer Relations Officer.
• Administrative 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.
• Public sector experience.
• Administrative and operational exposure.
• Medical management experience.
• Professional networking.

Graduates gain practical experience while contributing to an organisation that supports South Africans affected by road accidents.