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ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF)
 
The Road Accident Fund's mission is to provide appropriate cover to all road users within the borders of South Africa; to rehabilitate and compensate persons injured as a result of motor vehicle accidents in a timely and caring manner; and to actively promote the safe use of our roads.
                                                                                                                                                      
The Organisation requires the services of qualified individuals at its Durban Regional Office for the position of:
 
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
OFFICER INTERNAL LAW DEPARTMENT X2: T.A.S.K GRADE 10
OIL280521DBN
LOCATION: Durban
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 6/8/2021 11:55 PM
 
Purpose of the Job: To prepare and defend Magistrate court matters within the Fund's jurisdiction accordingly by the Internal Law department
 
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Key Performance Areas
Internal defending of all Magistrate Court Summonses
  • Draft Notice of intention to defend and all pleadings in preparation of trial.
  • Draft pleadings, affidavits, notices and court processes.
 
Settle non litigious matters before they are set down for trial
  • Block consultation, early assessment of files, early instructions to experts and assessors
 
Attend to all litigious matters
  • Prepare and proceed to trial.
  • Attend to Magistrate Court litigation of claims referred to the Internal Litigation Section.
  • Appoint and instruct assessors and expert witnesses.
  • Keep accurate records.
  • Maintain a trial register/diary.
 
Improve on customer satisfaction
  • Regular feedback to internal and external stakeholders.
 
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Contribute in the elimination of writs
  • Ensure that all court orders are loaded timeously.
  • Ensure that payment documents are correct and forwarded to finance within the prescribed period related to receipt of court order.
  • Ensure all settlements are loaded timeously and forwarded to finance within the prescribed period of acceptance.
 
Qualifications & Experience
  • Four (4) year Degree in Law or equivalent.
  • Admission as an Attorney of the High Court or Advocate.
  • Relevant 3 Years' experience in the Claims party environment.
 
Technical & behavioural Competencies required:
  • Personal mastery
  • Emotional wisdom
  • Ethics and governance
  • Customer orientation and customer focus
  • Third party compensation law. 
  • Understanding of the RAF Business Processes.
  • Computer Literate.
  • Sound knowledge of the Amendment Act and Regulations.
  • Sound knowledge of Magistrate Court Rules and Magistrate Court Act.
  • Knowledge of relevant case law and Legislation.
  • Sound Administrative Skills.
  • Analytical.
  • Good communication skills.
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Remuneration
A total cost to company of minimum remuneration package applicable to this position is R349 998.00 Per annum and will be negotiable commensurate with experience.
 
Closing date: 08 June 2021
 
APPLICATIONS CAN BE FORWARDED FOR ATTENTION OF THE RECRUITMENT OFFICER AT Sthembile.recruitment@raf.co.za
 
No hand delivered applications will be accepted.
 
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".
 
INSTRUCTIONS 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
  4. Please indicate your current salary and salary expectations
 
The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to people from previously disadvantaged groups.
 
Prospective employees will be subjected to security vetting.
 
NB: Preference will be given to people living with disabilities
 
NB: Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful.