Road Accident Fund Learnership 2026 – Claims & Tech, closing 17‑25 Aug

Young South Africans are losing an immediate chance to start a paid, 12‑month learnership with the Road Accident Fund (RAF). Applications close between 17 August and 25 August 2026, and several adverts will only consider the first 100 submissions – waiting until the deadline could mean you miss out.

What the RAF Learnership Programme 2026 offers

RAF is advertising learnerships in four fields: Claims, Claims Adjudication, Medical Management, and Technology & Digital. Each programme runs for 12 months and includes a monthly stipend.

Who can apply

• Age: 18 – 23 years
• Employment status: Must be unemployed
• Education: Grade 12/Matric (or a Statement of Results). Some Technology & Digital positions also require Mathematics at Matric level.
• Work experience: No prior experience in the relevant field and no previous learnership in a similar area.
• Willingness to undergo security‑vetting and employment‑history verification.

What you will gain

Each learnership provides hands‑on workplace exposure and a stipend (most adverts show R54 000 per year; the Medical Management role lists R4 500 per month). You will develop transferable skills such as:

• Administrative and records management
• Claims processing and legal documentation
• Medical‑claims administration and case management
• IT support, hardware/software troubleshooting, and basic cybersecurity
• Written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and self‑motivation

How to apply – step by step

1. Gather the required documents (see the list below).
2. Visit the official RAF e‑recruitment platform: RAF careers portal.
3. Select the learnership you want and note the reference number.
4. Enter the required personal details, upload the certified documents, and attach a short CV (max 3 pages) and a motivational letter.
5. Submit the application well before the closing date – remember that many vacancies only accept the first 100 applications.
6. Do not hand‑deliver any paperwork; only electronic submissions are accepted.

Documents you must prepare

• Certified copy of your South African ID.
• Certified Matric/Grade 12 certificate (or Statement of Results where accepted).
• Short CV (maximum three pages).
• Motivational letter (maximum three pages) tailored to the specific reference number and field.

Available learnerships (2026)

1. RAF Claims Learnership – Cape Town

   Ref 7005 | 12 months | Closing 19 Aug 2026

   Focus: Claims administration – receiving documents, linking correspondence, drafting undertakings, and supporting medical appointments.

2. RAF Various Claims Learnership (2 positions) – Durban

   Ref 7006 | 12 months | Closing 25 Aug 2026 | Disability‑targeted

   Exposure to claim assessments, legal memoranda, damages evaluation, and interaction with attorneys.

3. RAF Medical Management Learnership – Cape Town

   Ref 7004 | 12 months | Closing 17 Aug 2026 | Stipend R4 500 per month

   Work with medical payments, MIS/VMS systems, pre‑authorisation, AMA Guides, and case management in both public and private hospitals.

4. RAF Claims Learnership (2 positions) – East London

   Ref 7008 | 12 months | Closing 18 Aug 2026

   Same duties as the Cape Town claims role. Only the first 100 applications will be considered.

5. RAF Claims Department Learnership (2 positions) – Johannesburg

   Ref 7010 | 12 months | Closing 19 Aug 2026

   Tasks include file registration, scanning, indexing, compliance checks, and issuing letters.

6. RAF Technology & Digital Learnership – Cape Town

   Ref 6997 | 12 months | Closing 19 Aug 2026

   Focus on hardware/software troubleshooting, network connectivity, Microsoft Intune, and ICT asset management. No Mathematics requirement.

7. RAF Technology & Digital Learnership – Johannesburg

   Ref 7000 | 12 months | Closing 19 Aug 2026

   Same technical exposure as the Cape Town role, but applicants must have Matric with Mathematics.

8. RAF Claims Learnership (2 positions) – Pretoria

   Ref 7012 | 12 months | Closing 25 Aug 2026

   Administrative claim duties identical to other Claims learnerships.

9. RAF Technology & Digital Learnership – Durban

   Ref 6998 | 12 months | Closing 25 Aug 2026 | Disability‑targeted

   Requirements: Matric with Mathematics plus ID, CV, and motivational letter.

10. RAF Technology & Digital Learnership – East London

    Ref 6999 | 12 months | Closing 17 Aug 2026

    Same ICT exposure as other digital learnerships. Only the first 100 applications will be considered.

11. RAF Technology & Digital Learnership – Pretoria

    Ref 7001 | 12 months | Closing 25 Aug 2026

    Same technical duties; Matric with Mathematics required.

Tips to improve your chances

• Apply as early as possible – many adverts stop after 100 submissions.
• Double‑check the reference number before uploading your CV and letter.
• Tailor your motivational letter to the specific field (Claims, Medical Management, or Technology & Digital) and location.
• Keep your CV concise (max 3 pages) and highlight any school projects, volunteering, or community work that show communication, teamwork, or computer skills.
• Ensure all certificates and IDs are certified copies if the advert requests them.
• Do not claim you have never done a learnership if you have; misinformation can lead to disqualification.
• For ICT roles that require Mathematics, attach your Matric Mathematics result.
• Submit the application through the online portal only – hand‑delivered papers are rejected.

Quick recap of the essential requirements

• Unemployed South African citizen or permanent resident
• Age 18‑23
• Matric (or Statement of Results); Mathematics where noted
• No prior experience or learnership in the same field
• Willing to undergo security vetting

Conclusion – what to do next

If you meet the age, education and unemployment criteria, start gathering your certified documents today. Choose the learnership that matches your interests – Claims for administration, Medical Management for healthcare‑related work, or Technology & Digital for ICT skills. Then apply through the RAF e‑recruitment platform well before the closing dates, keeping in mind the “first 100 applications” rule.

Early, accurate submissions are your best strategy to secure a paid 12‑month entry‑level position that can launch your career.