·         To prepare a strategic assessment in conjunction with and based on the expert advice and make decisions regarding the seriousness of the injury.
·         To assess injuries based on the expert advice and quantify benefits.
·         Collate all relevant information to formulate an offer of settlement.
·         Quantification of claims settlement offers in accordance with mandate as soon as reasonably possible to reduce the turnaround times of claims.
·         Liaise and collaborate with various Government Departments such as Compensation Commissioner and SASSA.
·         To evaluate interim payment request.
·         Litigation management, instructing and liaising with attorneys and advocates.
·         To prepare executive summaries and for matters exceeding R900 000.
·         Reduce open file count.
·         Informal mentoring and training with new handler and assistants.
 
Qualifications & Experience
·       NQF 7(Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma) qualification
·        Relevant 3 years claims experience 
 

 
Technical and Behavioural Competencies 
·         Computer Literacy.
·         Good Communication skills.
·         Sound decision-making abilities.
·         Assertiveness.
·         Personal mastery
·         Emotional wisdom
·         Ethics and governance
·         Customer orientation and customer focus
·         Effective negotiation skills.
·         Thorough knowledge of the claims operating system.
·         Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
·         Proactive team player.
·         Time and Office Management, which includes maintaining a constant workflow on all matters.
·         Administration skills which includes telephonic enquiries, e-mails, post and responding within a 3-day time frame.
·         Advanced knowledge of Motor Vehicle Accident legislation.
·         Drafting and understanding undertaking procedures.
·         Knowledge of all legislation, which pertains to the RAF procedures such RAF Act and all Amendments, Contingency Fees Act, PAIA, Assessment of damages Act, PFMA.
·         Substantial medical knowledge of the human anatomy and the effects that injuries have on claimants.
·         Ability to meet and exceed monthly targets on a continuous basis as required by management.
·         Ensuring all registers are updated such as breach reports, judgement monitoring as well as any others prescribed by management.
·         Sound mathematical skills.
·         Knowledge of actuarial calculations and the ability to interpret and apply actuarial assumptions.
·         Organizational Awareness.
 
Remuneration
At the cost to company of minimum package applicable to this position is R349 998. 00 per annum and will be negotiable commensurate with experience.

Closing date: 07 August 2018
 
NB: "RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in manner that will suit their needs".

Applications can be forwarded to the Recruitment Officer at the RAF, Cape Town branch; e-mail address is  CPTRecruitment@raf.co.za OR hand delivered to 2nd Floor, Correspondence Department, 1 Thibault Square, Long Street, Cape Town.

 
INSTRUCTION TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS
1.     Indicate the name and the reference number for the position you are applying for on the subject line
2.     Do not submit copies of qualifications and ID as these will be requested from shortlisted candidates on the interview date
3.     Submit a short cv with a maximum of 5 pages
 
The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to groups who are under represented in terms of our Employment Equity Plan
 
Please note that the prospective employees will be subjected to security vetting
 
NB:  Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful
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