ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF) VACANCIES

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RAF ATTORNEY: HIGH COURT
Division:  Governance
Reference No:  4770
Location:  Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA
Employment Type:  Fixed Term Contract
Disability (EE targeted role):  No
T.A.S.K Grade:  16
Job Posting Salary:  R1,028,791.00
Job Posting End Date:  10 Sep 2024
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.
 
Note: This is a 3-Year Fixed Term Contract
 
Purpose of the Job: The RAF Attorney: High Court is responsible for all High Court matters within the Fund and to offer litigation services accordingly. This role will also be responsible to perform a range of tax services including tax bill of costs in compliance with South African laws and regulations.
 
Key Performance Areas
 
Policy Review and Implementation

• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policy, procedures and processes.
• Keep up to date with effective policy and practice execution strategies.

 
Preparation and Research on Related Litigation Matters

• Conduct research that will provide information in preparation for 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 about the case.

 
Mediation Process

• All required steps regarding the mediation process, as governed by the amendment to the rules of court, are to be taken.
• Upon conclusion of the mediation, parties shall inform Registrar and all other parties by a notice that Mediation is completed.
• Parties & Mediator must within 5 days of completion of mediation issue a joint minute indicating.

 
Represent the Road Accident Fund on all third party claims related litigation matters

• Attend 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 inquiries.
• Coordinate administrative legal actions to ensure compliance.
• Approve instructions to appoint and instruct expert witnesses.

 
Settle non-litigious matters before they are set down for trial

• Block consultation, early assessment of files, and early instructions to experts and assessors.
• Approve requests to appoint and instruct assessors and expert witnesses. 
• Recommend a settlement.

 
Provision of legal advice to RAF

• Provide legal advice on arising legal matters and contracts.
• Provide well-researched legal advice on matters impacting the organisation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions.

 
Taxation

• Deliver a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Build relationships and interact with clients to provide consulting and expertise in tax services.
• Provide innovative tax planning and review complex income tax returns

 
Reporting

• Prepare and submit regulation reports as and when required to provide progress updates and/or inform management decisions.
• Develop reports/ policies/ procedures and guide the process through the alignment of the documents to the overall RAF’s Strategy.
• Develop functional reporting systems, for management, projects or performance reporting.
• Prepare proposals, briefings, presentations, reports, and other documentation and provide management information both verbally and in report format.

 
Stakeholder Management

• Facilitate and manage communication with relevant internal and external stakeholders in relation to investments and proactively and progressively manage the relationships.
• Manage relationships with vendors, service providers or procurement teams and ensure that all relevant procured items are invoiced and paid on time.
• Communicate with all levels of stakeholder contact.

 
People management

• Ensure the sourcing, development and retention of a high-performance team.
• Manage the recruitment of the operational workforce in line with employment equity targets.
• Manage staff in the department to ensure that they achieve their objectives in line with the strategic objectives of the RAF.
• Manage the implementation of human capital processes and procedures to control/regulate workplace conflict and/or institute corrective measures and consultation processes to address deviations from standards.
• Allocate, direct, motivate and evaluate subordinates to help them achieve their individual goals.

 
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent.
• Postgraduate in Law or equivalent.
• Admission as an Attorney of the High Court or Advocate.
• Right of appearance in the High Court.

 
Experience

• Relevant 5-7 years legal experience post-graduation or admission of which 2 years must have been on area of expertise (personal injury litigation).

 
Behavioural

• Resilience
• Communication
• Working with People
• Network and Alliances
• Planning, Organising and Coordinating
• Employee Engagement
• Personal Mastery
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Ethics and Values
• Client Service Orientation

 
Managerial

• Change management
• Coaching and mentoring
• Conflict management
• Critical and innovative thinking
• Direction setting
• Facilitation and Presentation Skills
• People management
• Policy conceptualisation and formulation
• Risk Management
• Programme/project management
• Service Delivery Innovation
• Stakeholder development and relations
• Reporting

 
Technical

• Legislation & regulatory knowledge
• Ethics & compliance
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Policy and standards
• Governance
• Claims litigation
• MVA law and legislation
• Negotiation
• Conflict resolution
• Problem solving and analysis
• Mediation

 
Road Accident Fund Values

• Integrity
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence
• Empathy

 
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”
 
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.
 
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MANAGER: DETERMINATION
Division:  Operations
Reference No:  5309
Location: Menlo Park, Gauteng, ZA
Employment Type:  Fixed Term Contract
Disability (EE targeted role):  No
T.A.S.K Grade:  15
Job Posting Salary:  R891,176
Job Posting End Date:  18 Feb 2025
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.
 
Note: THIS IS AN EIGHTEEN (18) MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT
 
Purpose of the role: The MANAGER is responsible for the overall proceedings of the litigation portion of an MVA claim. They must also handle budgeting and review legal documents. He/she must manage a team working under them and advise them on effective trial strategy, legal questioning and litigation management. He/she must also have significant input in the hiring and terminating of employees. Additionally, He/she must review the overall litigation department of a region and make improvements to help it function more effectively. On occasion He/ She will need to attend court settlements. He/she may also help RAF to avoid protracted litigation process before it gets to an advanced stage. In such cases, the Senior Manager: Claims should be consulted on decisions that could potentially give rise to more legal costs. He/she can help the region evaluate the risk that the decision entails and determine the chances of the potential cost in the event litigation is pursued to its fullest. He/she can also provide guidance, counseling and advice on other decisions the region could make or ways in which the RAF could prevent or minimize the chances of litigation.
 
Key Performance Areas
Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures and operational plans.

• Provide assistance to Senior Claims Manager in formulating and implementing strategic direction of claims management.  
• Ensure that work is carried out according to approved policies and procedures.  
• Manage the mapping and standardization of departmental processes.

 
Ensure that Summons , court processes, special pleas ,exchange of pleadings, preparation of trials, ,tenders, trials ,trial outcomes, appeals are accurately and efficiently processed in a timely manner and in accordance with RAF policies, processes and procedures and relevant court rules and Practice Notes.

• Assume responsibility and accountability in the management of the regional claims litigation in his/her jurisdiction.
• Recommend policies and procedures and directives to lessen the negative impact of the adverse judgments.
• Publish and circulate positive judgments outcomes and document lessons learnt for sustainability of good and positive litigation strategies.
• Attend high court / magistrate’s court Case flow management Meetings.

 
Ensure that litigated claims are dealt with in terms of the appropriate legal requirements and payments in respect of Capital, Legal Costs and Writs are made timeously

• Ensure that case flow management is adhered to.
• Ensure that diligent financial controls are put in place and adhered to.

 
Ensure that all claims are dealt with and finalized according to set quality standards to avoid unnecessary complaints from the claimants and service providers.

• Comply with audit requirements.
• Comply with Risk management Standards.
• Implement Effective Quality controls.
• Implement effective internal controls.

 
Ensure that Panel attorneys are managed in terms of the Service Level Agreement

• Increase number of non-trial date tenders and settlements.
• Increase use of one expert.
• Increase number of tenders before 21 and /or 10 days before trial.
• Inculcate and implement use of one expert to curb unnecessary litigation costs.

 
Management of resources (human, finance and equipment) to ensure smooth running of the department.

• Conduct performance appraisals.
• Maintain discipline and take corrective action where necessary.
• Ensure continuous development of staff/employees.

 
Reporting

• Statistics.

 
Qualification

• Four (4) year Degree in Law or equivalent. 
• Admission as an Attorney of the High Court or Advocate.
• NQF 8 (Post graduate Diploma/Honours Degree/Professional Qualification Degree) advantageous. 

Experience

• Relevant 6-8 years experience in claims environment of which two (2) years must have been on management/supervisory level/area of expertise. 

 
 
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.
 
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​SENIOR OFFICER: CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Division:  Office of the CEO
Reference No:  5329
Location:  Centurion, Gauteng, ZA
Employment Type:  Permanent
Disability (EE targeted role):  Yes
T.A.S.K Grade:  12
Job Posting Salary:  R579,259.00
Job Posting End Date:  18 Feb 2025
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.
 
Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Manager: Corporate Social Responsibility, the successful incumbent is responsible to implement and monitor the overall CSR initiatives including the Employee Volunteerism Plan according to approved CSR framework and standard operating procedures.
 
Key Performance Areas
 
Coordinate Processes Related to the Implementation of CSR Initiatives

• Ensure that governance documents are kept up to date Coordinate the implementation of CSR programmes in line with CSR funding criteria.
• Implement initiative according to standard operating procedure.
• Identify projects to be funded for submission to the CSR committee.

 
Management of Disbursements According to Allocated Budget

• Maintain the budget of specific projects and spend as allocated.
• Monitor the project expenses to ensure they are within limits.
• Match the disbursements to the spend.
• Demonstrate the business value of projects.
• Submit budget related to each project to CSR committee for approval.

 
Project Management

• Coordinate, facilitate and manage Employee Volunteerism Initiatives in all 5 RAF Regions.
• Plan initiatives related to the Employee volunteerism plan for all regions.
• Assess unsolicited funding proposals and make recommendations for qualifying proposals to the manager.
• Ensure a standardised approach as per SOP for all projects.
• Track, monitor and report on project/s as per award letter.
• Provide advisory services on the initiatives based on allocated projects.

 
Stakeholder Management

• Represent the RAF by meeting with senior stakeholders.
• Conduct stakeholder engagements as per project (internal and external).
• Communicate to stakeholder on CSR programmes and activities.
• Conduct call for proposals briefing session to shortlisted NPO’s.
• Develop CSR call for proposals content on both Internet & Intranet.
• Deal with inquiries and requests for information from both internal and external stakeholders.

 
Reporting

• Compile and submit reports on all CSR initiatives.
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of Regulation reports.
• Aid in the development of functional reporting systems, for management, project or performance reporting.
• Report regularly and periodically, perform necessary submissions as and when required to provide progress updates and/or inform management decisions.
• Give input to the annual report.

 
Monitoring and Evaluation

• Record keeping and effective monitoring of RAF funded CSR projects.
• Collate BBBEE documents for verification purposes.
• Ensure that projects are implemented in line with conditions of the Award.
• Contract management to ensure that all stakeholders adhere to contract terms for donations and grants.

 
Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma in Social Science/ Community Development related qualification.
• Relevant 4 years’ experience in Community Development/ Corporate Social Responsibility related environment.
• Project management experience will be an added advantage.

 
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”.
 
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.
 
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​SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR: LEGAL CONTRACTS
Division:  Governance
Reference No:  5327
Location: Centurion, Gauteng, ZA
Employment Type:  Permanent
Disability (EE targeted role):  No
T.A.S.K Grade:  15
Job Posting Salary:  R891,176.00
Job Posting End Date:  18 Feb 2025
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.
 
Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Manager: Legal Contracts, the successful incumbent is accountable provide technical support on Contract management and related legal support within the organization in line with the strategic objectives of the organisation as determined by the Board of the RAF.
 
Key Performance Areas
 
Provision of Contract Management Support to the Organisation

• Draft and vet procurement and/or other commercial contracts.
• Monitor and report on the status of contracts and other agreements drafted or vetted.
• Research Legal and Contractual issues.
• Draft specific contractual terms to accompany bid specifications.
• Draft and vet non-procurement contracts.
• Compile Reports.
• Update Contracts Register.
•  Maintain an updated file in the share folder.

 
Provision of Procurement Support to the Organisation

• Develop bid specifications.
• Research Legal issues pertaining to procurement matters.
• Provide legal support on contracts to the Contract Management section of Supply Chain Management Department.
• Draft articles for publication.

 
Provision of Legal Advice and Support to the Organisation

• Provide legal advice on arising legal matters and contracts.
• Provide well researched legal advice on matters impacting on the organisation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions.
• Advise on legal risks impacting on the organisation.

 
Contract Breaches and Terminations

• Review and analyse reports on alleged breach and possible terminations.
• Draft notices regarding breach.
• Draft termination letters.
• Prepare memorandums or correspondence with findings and recommendations.
• Prepare and handover litigious documentation for further handling.

 
Policy Review and Implementation

• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policy, procedures and processes.
• Keep up to date with effective policy and practice execution strategies.

 
Reporting

• Report on number of breaches and terminated contracts.
• Prepare proposals, briefings, presentations, reports, and other documentation and provide management information both verbally and in report format.

 
Stakeholder Management

• Facilitate and manage communication with relevant internal and external stakeholders and proactively and progressively manage the relationships.
• Communicate with all levels of stakeholder contact.

 
Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in law or equivalent.
• Relevant 5 – 7 years’ experience in a contracts function and general corporate law.
• Proven contract drafting, vetting and negotiation experience.
• Proven Legal Advice experience.
• Proven prior experience in a public law environment.
• Legal Research experience.
• Code 8 driver’s License.

 
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”.
 
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.
 
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