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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 safe use of our roads.
 
 

The Organisation requires the services of qualified individuals within its Pretoria Regional Office for the following position: - on a Twelve (12) Month Fixed Term Contract
 
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
SENIOR OFFICER LEGAL COST VALIDATION: T.A.S.K GRADE 12 (X02)
SOLCV-25022022-PTA
LOCATION: Pretoria
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 3/15/2022 11:55 PM
Purpose of the Job: is to supervise the assessment and finalization for bill of costs.
 
Key Performance Areas
  • Efficient and Effective Management of validation of costs
  • Compile schedule for court attendance/block settlement/submission of files by Panel Attorneys
  • Compile schedule for block settlement with Plaintiffs’ Attorneys
  • Develop plan for efficient running of team
  • Manage distribution of work to subordinates
  • Allocate of bill of costs to subordinates
  • Booking over of files to legal cost officers
  • Evaluate bill of cost as assessed/offered.
 
Perform authorization of bills
  • Approve or reject bills in terms of delegation of authority
  • Manage instruction to Panel Attorneys and Cost, Consultants to oppose taxations
  • Re-open files to facilitate payment of legal cost
  • Prepare the source documents authorized to be forwarded to finance for payment
 
Perform supervisory responsibilities
  • Attend to queries from both internal and external stakeholder
  • Manage stakeholders’ relationships
  • Provide guidance in respect of review proceedings
  • Attend court on taxation and review proceedings
  • Provide advice and guidance to Claims sections, Attorney and Cost Consultants
  • Monitor and manage compliance with court tariffs.
  • Manage referrals to Recourse and Recoveries
  • Monitor and manage compliance with RAF tariffs
 
Collate and compile statistics
  • Keep daily stats of activities on work allocated and work to be assessed
  • Submit daily and monthly stats as required by Management
  • Keep record of statistics
  • Manage team performance
  • Conduct performance analysis of the team
  • Compile and maintain statistics on departmental activities for management reporting
  • Compile monthly reports
 
Ensure adherence to human resource, financial and administrative policies, and procedure in the department
  • Conclude performance agreement and conduct assessments with direct reports
  • Ensure that all staff in the department have performance agreements and assessments
  • Oversee fairness and consistency in performance assessments
  • Monitor submission of leave forms and implement measures to minimize staff absenteeism
  • Monitor adherence to all administrative and financial policies and take corrective steps in cases of non-compliance
  • Co-ordinate inputs into and prepare the departmental staff training requirements
  • Discipline staff
 
Perform advisory function
  • Attend to queries from stakeholders pertaining to bills settled and accounts outstanding
  • Provide advice to claims section, attorneys, and costs consultants
 
Qualifications and Experience
  • Appropriate B Degree in LAW at NQF Level 7 or equivalent
  • Relevant 4 years’ experience in the Claims environment of which 1 year must have been on a supervisory level/ area of expertise
 
Technical and behavioural competencies required
  • Organisational resilience
  • Team resilience
  • Personal Mastery
  • Judgment and decision making
  • Emotional wisdom
  • Ethics and governance
  • Customer orientation and customer focus
  • Computer literacy
  • Communication (Written, Verbal, Listening)
  • Good business acumen (resource, financial and office administration)
  • Decision making skills
  • Assertiveness
  • Professionalism
  • Negotiation skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Problem solving skills
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Good organizational, administrative and time management skills
  • Team player
　
Road Accident Fund Values
  • Integrity,
  • Compassion,
  • Accountability,
  • Respect,
  • Excellence
 
 
Remuneration
Total cost to company applicable to this position is minimum R502 953.00 per annum, negotiable.
 
NB: "RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in a manner that will suit their needs".
 
Closing date: 15 March 2022
 
Applications can be forwarded to the Recruitment Officer at Pretoria; email address is gadifeled.recruitment@raf.co.za
 
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.
 
NB:
The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to People with Disabilities.
  • Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful
  • Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees
It is the applicants’ responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Organisation requires the services of qualified individuals within its Pretoria and Nelspruit Offices on a (3) Three Year Fixed Term Contract for the following position:-
 
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
PRETORIA REGIONAL OFFICE : 04032022PTA; NELSPRUIT OFFICE 20220403NST
LOCATION: Pretoria; Nelspruit
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 3/15/2022 11:55 PM
Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Senior Manager: Litigation and Formal Mediation – High Court and Magistrate Court, the successful incumbent will be responsible for all Magistrate and Regional Court matters within the Fund and to offer litigation services accordingly.
 
Key Performance Areas
Preparation and Research on all Third Party Claims Related Litigation
  • Conduct research that will provide information in preparation of all matters for trial.
  • Consult with client departments/ representatives, and witnesses for instructions and documentation for cases to be presented in Court.
  • Draft pleadings to provide clear motivation/ justification on a particular position pertaining to the case.
 
Mediation Process
  • All required steps regarding the mediation process, as governed by the amendment to the rules of court, to be taken.
 
Represent the Road Accident Fund on all Third Party Claims Related Litigation Matters
  • Attend to Court appearances in all allocated third-party litigation matters.
  • Ensure file administration from opening to the conclusion of a legal case including adherence to trial dates.
  • Handle appearances at courts, tribunals, mediation hearings and enquiries.
  • Coordinate administrative legal actions to ensure compliance.
  • Approve instructions to appoint and instruct expert witnesses.
 
Reporting
  • Ensure effective and efficient recording of all cases.
  • Compile weekly, monthly and annual reports.
  • Maintain trial register.
 
Qualifications and Experience
  • Four (4) year Degree in Law or equivalent.
  • Admission as an Attorney of the High Court.
  • Relevant 2 – 3 years legal experience post-graduation or admission of which 2 years must have been on area of expertise (personal injury litigation).
 
Technical and Behavioral competencies required
  • Strategic capability and leadership.
  • Results orientation.
  • Business and financial acumen.
  • Brand and Stakeholder orientation.
  • Organizational resilience.
  • Communication.
  • Team Resilience.
  • Network and Alliances.
  • Talent Management.
  • Change Management.
  • Dispute resolution, mediation and negotiation skills.
  • Knowledge of Law of Delict including Personal Injury and Third-Party compensation law.
  • Knowledge of RAF Act of 1996 as amended as well as the RAF Transitional Provisions Act of 2012 and Regulations.
  • Knowledge of Civil proceedings in the Magistrate, Regional and High Courts of South Africa.
  • Knowledge of relevant case law and Legislation.
  • Skills to draft pleadings, discovery of documentation on all court processes.
  • Experience in civil litigation.
 
 
NB: "RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in a manner that will suit their needs".
 
Closing date: 15 March 2022
 
Applications can be forwarded to the Recruitment Officer at Eco Glades; email address is Lamkwelwem.recruitment@raf.co.za
 
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.
 
NB:
The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to People with Disabilities.
  • Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful
  • Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees
  • It is the applicants’ responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.
 
 

 
 
 
The Organisation requires the services of qualified individuals within its Mthatha and East London Offices on a (3) Three Year Fixed Term Contract for the following position:-
 
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
RAF ATTORNEYS: MAGISTRATE COURT LITIGATION: T.A.S.K 15
MTHATA OFFICE, 04032022MTH; EAST LONDON, 2022040EAL
LOCATION: East London
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 3/15/2022 11:55 PM
Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Senior Manager: Litigation and Formal Mediation – High Court and Magistrate Court, the successful incumbent will be responsible for all Magistrate and Regional Court matters within the Fund and to offer litigation services accordingly.
 
Key Performance Areas
Preparation and Research on all Third Party Claims Related Litigation
  • Conduct research that will provide information in preparation of all matters for trial.
  • Consult with client departments/ representatives, and witnesses for instructions and documentation for cases to be presented in Court.
  • Draft pleadings to provide clear motivation/ justification on a particular position pertaining to the case.
 
Mediation Process
  • All required steps regarding the mediation process, as governed by the amendment to the rules of court, to be taken.
 
Represent the Road Accident Fund on all Third Party Claims Related Litigation Matters
  • Attend to Court appearances in all allocated third-party litigation matters.
  • Ensure file administration from opening to the conclusion of a legal case including adherence to trial dates.
  • Handle appearances at courts, tribunals, mediation hearings and enquiries.
  • Coordinate administrative legal actions to ensure compliance.
  • Approve instructions to appoint and instruct expert witnesses.
 
Reporting
  • Ensure effective and efficient recording of all cases.
  • Compile weekly, monthly and annual reports.
  • Maintain trial register.
 
Qualifications and Experience
  • Four (4) year Degree in Law or equivalent.
  • Admission as an Attorney of the High Court.
  • Relevant 2 – 3 years legal experience post-graduation or admission of which 2 years must have been on area of expertise (personal injury litigation).
 
Technical and Behavioral competencies required
  • Strategic capability and leadership.
  • Results orientation.
  • Business and financial acumen.
  • Brand and Stakeholder orientation.
  • Organizational resilience.
  • Communication.
  • Team Resilience.
  • Network and Alliances.
  • Talent Management.
  • Change Management.
  • Dispute resolution, mediation and negotiation skills.
  • Knowledge of Law of Delict including Personal Injury and Third-Party compensation law.
  • Knowledge of RAF Act of 1996 as amended as well as the RAF Transitional Provisions Act of 2012 and Regulations.
  • Knowledge of Civil proceedings in the Magistrate, Regional and High Courts of South Africa.
  • Knowledge of relevant case law and Legislation.
  • Skills to draft pleadings, discovery of documentation on all court processes.
  • Experience in civil litigation.
 
 
NB: "RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in a manner that will suit their needs".
 
Closing date: 15 March 2022
 
Applications can be forwarded to the Recruitment Officer at Eco Glades; email address is SboneloN.recruitment@raf.co.za
　　
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.
 
NB:
The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to People with Disabilities.
  • Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful
  • Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees
  • It is the applicants’ responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.
 
 

 
 
 
The Organisation requires the services of qualified individuals for the following positions on an Eighteen (18) Months Fixed Term Contract. The position will be based at the Pretoria Regional Office.
 
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
OFFICER: DETERMINATION T.A.S.K GRADE 10 (X6)
CO-25022022-PTA
LOCATION: Pretoria
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 3/15/2022 11:55 PM
Purpose of the Job: To provide claims handling to ensure prompt and fair settlement of claims.
 
Key Performance Areas
Estimate value of loss in terms of DOA.
  • Review documentation or determine further documentation needed.
  • Scrutinize all claims documentation (e.g. Pay slips etc.).
  • Determine and estimate quantum of claims.
 
Quantify benefits and prepare offer.
  • If no expert is required, calculate the value of benefits
  • Loss of support/earnings calculation on advice of the Assessor and/or Senior Assessor
  • Provide details of income and fringe benefits in major sectors.
  • Determine contingency deductions to be applied.
  • Interpretation on the cap limit under the Amendment Act.
  • Assess the funeral account and award benefit in terms of ARAF Act.
  • Communicating and explaining offers to claimants.
  • Attending to queries with claimants.
  • Knowledge of rules of collateral and accelerated benefits.
  • Factor in contingencies, also consider merits allocated.
  • Prepare offer as approved by the assessor or senior assessor.
  • Consider any prior payments/interim payments/WCC/Social grants/EIL under the advisement or approval of the assessor or senior assessor.
  • Obtain approval in terms of delegation and send out offer.
  • If accepted, request payment.
  • If not accepted, revise the offer.
  • If summons served, refer matter to Litigation.
 
Qualifications & Experience
  • NQF 7(Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma) related qualification to discipline.
  • Relevant 3 years’ experience in claims environment.
 
Technical & behavioral Competencies required
  • Personal mastery.
  • Emotional Wisdom.
  • Ethics and governance.
  • Customer orientation and customer focus.
  • Detail orientated and analytical thinker.
  • Decision making.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Time Management.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Communication (written and verbal).
  • Computer literacy
 
Road Accident Fund Values
  • Integrity,
  • Compassion,
  • Accountability,
  • Respect,
  • Excellence
 
 
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: 15 March 2022
 
APPLICATIONS CAN BE FORWARDED FOR ATTENTION OF THE RECRUITMENT OFFICER AT: Gadifeled.recruitment@raf.co.za
 
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 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
NB: It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.

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The Organisation requires the services of qualified individuals within its Durban and Bloemfontein Offices on a (3) Three Year Fixed Term Contract for the following position:-
 
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
RAF ATTORNEYS: MAGISTRATE COURT LITIGATION: T.A.S.K LEVEL 15
DURBAN 04032022DBN; BLOEM 2022040BLF
LOCATION: Durban; Bloemfontein
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 3/15/2022 11:55 PM
Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Senior Manager: Litigation and Formal Mediation – High Court and Magistrate Court, the successful incumbent will be responsible for all Magistrate and Regional Court matters within the Fund and to offer litigation services accordingly.
 
Key Performance Areas
Preparation and Research on all Third Party Claims Related Litigation
  • Conduct research that will provide information in preparation of all matters for trial.
  • Consult with client departments/ representatives, and witnesses for instructions and documentation for cases to be presented in Court.
  • Draft pleadings to provide clear motivation/ justification on a particular position pertaining to the case.
 
Mediation Process
  • All required steps regarding the mediation process, as governed by the amendment to the rules of court, to be taken.
 
Represent the Road Accident Fund on all Third Party Claims Related Litigation Matters
  • Attend to Court appearances in all allocated third-party litigation matters.
  • Ensure file administration from opening to the conclusion of a legal case including adherence to trial dates.
  • Handle appearances at courts, tribunals, mediation hearings and enquiries.
  • Coordinate administrative legal actions to ensure compliance.
  • Approve instructions to appoint and instruct expert witnesses.
　　　　
Reporting
  • Ensure effective and efficient recording of all cases.
  • Compile weekly, monthly and annual reports.
  • Maintain trial register.
 
Qualifications and Experience
  • Four (4) year Degree in Law or equivalent.
  • Admission as an Attorney of the High Court.
  • Relevant 2 – 3 years legal experience post-graduation or admission of which 2 years must have been on area of expertise (personal injury litigation).
 
Technical and Behavioral competencies required
  • Strategic capability and leadership.
  • Results orientation.
  • Business and financial acumen.
  • Brand and Stakeholder orientation.
  • Organizational resilience.
  • Communication.
  • Team Resilience.
  • Network and Alliances.
  • Talent Management.
  • Change Management.
  • Dispute resolution, mediation and negotiation skills.
  • Knowledge of Law of Delict including Personal Injury and Third-Party compensation law.
  • Knowledge of RAF Act of 1996 as amended as well as the RAF Transitional Provisions Act of 2012 and Regulations.
  • Knowledge of Civil proceedings in the Magistrate, Regional and High Courts of South Africa.
  • Knowledge of relevant case law and Legislation.
  • Skills to draft pleadings, discovery of documentation on all court processes.
  • Experience in civil litigation.
 
 
NB: "RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in a manner that will suit their needs".
 
Closing date: 15 March 2022
 
Applications can be forwarded to the Recruitment Officer at Eco Glades; email address is Patiencem.Recruitment@raf.co.za
 
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.
　
NB:
The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to People with Disabilities.
  • Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful
  • Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees
  • It is the applicants’ responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.