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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 Organization requires the services of qualified individuals within its Durban Regional Office for the following position: -
 
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
SENIOR OFFICER INTERNAL LAW DEPARTMENT: T.A.S.K LEVEL 12
SO18022022DBN
LOCATION: Durban
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 3/1/2022 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
  • Check and monitor the proper Drafting of Notice of intention to defend and all pleadings and notices in preparation of trail supervise the 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
  • Approve requests to appoint and instruct assessors and expert witnesses
  • Authorise payment

Attend to all litigious matters in the unit
  • Prepare and proceed to trial in the magistrate court. Keep statistics and provide reports
  • Instruct panel attorneys in the Magistrate Courts in motion proceedings and trials
  • Keep accurate records and reports
  • Maintain a trial register/diary for the unit

Improve on customer satisfaction
  • Regular feedback to internal and external stakeholders
Contribute to the elimination of writs
  • Manage processes and settlements and payments for the unit to prevent the risk of writs 

Qualifications and Experience
  • Four (4) year Degree in Law 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 Behavioral competencies required
  • Organisational Resilience
  • Team Resilience
  • Personal Mastery
  • Judgement and Decision making
  • Emotional Wisdom
  • Ethics and Governance
  • Customer Orientation and Customer focus
  • Communication
  • Third party compensation law
  • Understanding of the RAF Business Processes
  • Computer Literacy
  • Sound Knowledge of the Amendment Act and Regulations
  • Sound knowledge of the Magistrate Court Rules and Magistrate Court Act
  • Knowledge of relevant case law and legislation
  • Knowledge of RAF policies and procedures
  • Supervisory capability 

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: 01 March 2022

Applications can be forwarded to the Recruitment Officer at 199 Anton Lembede, Embassy Building, Durban, email address is DurbanRecruitmen@raf.co.za
 
No hand delivered applications will be accepted due to COVID19.

 
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
  3. 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 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 Cape Town Regional Office for the following position:-
 
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
SENIOR OFFICER FIELD CASE MANAGEMENT T.A.S.K GRADE 12
SOFCM18022022CPT
LOCATION: Cape Town
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 3/1/2022 11:55 PM
Purpose of the Job: To manage the rehabilitation and healthcare needs of the injured.
 
Key Performance Areas
Decision making regarding quality of care
  • Assessment of ongoing medical problems of the injured after discharge in the home environment
  • Assessment of patient according to prescribed measurements
  • Assessment of burden of care and needs of the client
  • Monitors of quality of care issues
  • Selection and monitoring clinical pathways
Decision making regarding collaboration
  • Facilitates collaborations of service providers with client
  • Protector of privacy and confidentiality
  • Coordination of plan of care and services
  • Facilitate caregiver's appointments necessary for the client
  • Facilitate timely consultation with appropriate medical service providers
  • Facilitate family and clinical team communication
  • Health educator and counsellor for client and family
  • Utilization review
  • Post discharge follow-through
Decision making regarding advocacy criteria
  • Conflict resolutions expert and referee
  • Liaison between patient and care team
  • Negotiating and procuring resources and services from providers
  • Benefit analysis
  • Record keeping and documentation
  • Maintain patient confidentiality
Decision making regarding resources utilization
  • Post discharge follow-through
  • Drug utilization review
  • Assistive devices necessary for client
  • Home alterations
  • Vehicle adaptations
  • Vocational guidance after life changing event for the client
  • Placement of children in special schools
  • Back to work opportunities
Decision making regarding legal & ethical criteria
  • Advise client of accident relatedness of his claim
  • Decide reasonableness and appropriateness of service
  • Advise whether altering homes and placing clients in rehab centres or institutions is appropriate
  • Advice regarding payment of care givers taking into account patient autonomy, informed choice, medical implications and burden of care
Pre-authorisation of admissions
  • Arrange for hospital admission and advise patients on their benefit
Assess medical Bills
  • Assessment of bills received and advises claimants of outcomes of bill review
Recommend payment
  • Recommend payment of bills assessed
 
Qualifications & Experience                            
  • NQF 6 (Diploma or Advanced Certificate) in Nursing or Allied Health Professions or related qualification to discipline
  • NQF 7 (Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma) in Nursing/ Applied Health Professions related qualification to discipline will be an added advantage
  • Registration with the relevant Health professions council
  • Knowledge of ICD and CPT coding will be an advantage
  • Valid code 8 driving license
  • Relevant of 4 years' experience in the medical field of which 1 year is on supervisory level
  • Experience in Managed Health

Technical and Behavioural competencies required
  • Organisational Resilience
  • Team Resilience
  • Network and Alliances
  • Personal Mastery
  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Emotional Wisdom
  • Ethics and Governance
  • Customer orientation and customer focus
  • People oriented
  • Team player.
  • Adaptability, flexibility and creativity
  • Interpersonal & communication skills
  • Strong sense of self-esteem, confidence and confidence
  • Good follow-through
  • Self-directedness
  • Caring attitude and behaviour
  • Assertiveness Skills
  • Analytical skills 

Road Accident Fund Values
  • Integrity,
  • Compassion,
  • Accountability,
  • Respect,
  • Excellence

 
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: 01 March 2022
 
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 FOR ATTENTION OF THE RECRUITMENT OFFICER AT: CPTRecruitment@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. Preference will be given to people with disabilities
  4. It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof for such evaluation
  5. 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 people from previously disadvantage groups.
 
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.