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ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF)
 
The Road Accident Fund's mission is to provide 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 safe use of our roads. 
 
The Organisation requires the services of a qualified individual at its Durban Regional Office for the position of:
 
 THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
SENIOR OFFICER LITIGATION: T.A.S.K GRADE 12
ADVERT REFERENCENO: SO20190329DBN
LOCATION: Durban
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 4/9/2019 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 and provide a supervisory function to the team.
 
Key Performance Areas
  • Supervise Internal defending of Magistrate Court Summonses in accordance with prescribed jurisdiction/radius.
  • Settle non-litigious matters before they are set down for trial.
  • Attend to all litigious matters in the unit.
  • Improve on customer satisfaction.
  • Contribute to the elimination of writs.
 
Qualifications and Experience
  • B Degree in Law at NQF Level 8 or equivalent
  • Admission as an Attorney of the High Court or Advocate.
  • Relevant 4 Years' experience in the claims/litigation environment of which 1 year must be on supervisory level. 

 
Technical and behavioural competencies required
  • Communication
  • Third party compensation law.
  • Understanding of the RAF Business Processes.
  • Computer Literacy.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of RAF policies and procedures.
  • Supervisory capability.
  • Organisational Resilience.
  • Team Resilience.
  • Personal Mastery.
  • Judgement and Decision making.
  • Emotional Wisdom.
  • Ethics and Governance.
  • Customer Orientation and Customer focus.
 

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Remuneration
The total cost to company minimum remuneration package applicable to this position is R502 953.00 per annum and will be negotiable commensurate with experience.
 
Closing Date: 09 April 2019
 
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 MUST BE SUBMITTED TO EMAIL ADRESS:
MNGrecruitment@raf.co.za OR Hand Delivered to HR OFFICES SITUATED ON THE 12th Floor Embassy Building, 199 Anton Lembede Street (Smith Street), Durban
 
 
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
  4. Please indicate your current salary and salary expectations if considered for the position
 
The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented 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