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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 Organization requires the services of a qualified individual, on a Thirty-four (34) Month Fixed-Term Contract, at its East London Regional Office for the position of:
 
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
OFFICER: MERITS: T.A.S.K GRADE 10
OM25062021ELN
LOCATION: East London
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 7/7/2021 11:55 PM
 
Purpose of the Job:  To asses and approve the liability of the Fund and in so doing settling the merits aspect of the claim. To further provide support and guidance to the merits assessment team.
 
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Key Performance Areas:
Determine and collecting outstanding documentation / information. 
  • Obtaining information from various stake holders in order to assess merits. 
  • Appoint Assessors for Merits investigation.
 
Approving merits offers in team
  • Applying legal principles to determine the merits of a claim.
  • To approve offers in terms of the delegation of authority. 
  • Assess and co –authorise merits offers.
 
Negotiating settlement
  • Where there is disagreement in respect of the RAF's liability, to negotiate settlement on behalf of the RAF.
 
Qualifications and Experience:
  • NQF 7 (Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma) related qualification to discipline.
  • Relevant 3 years' experience in the claims environment. 
 
 
Technical and Behavioral competencies required:
  • Computer literacy.
  • Decision making skills.
  • Negotiating skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Merits investigations.
  • Communication skills.
  • Estimates.
  • Personal mastery
  • Emotional wisdom
  • Ethics and governance
  • Customer orientation and customer focus
 
Road Accident Fund Values
  • Integrity
  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence
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Remuneration
A total cost to company of minimum remuneration package applicable to this position is R 349 998.00 per annum and will be negotiable commensurate with experience.
 
Closing date: 06 July 2021
 
Note: This is a 34 month Fixed-term contract.
 
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
 
APPLICATIONS CAN BE FORWARDED FOR ATTENTION OF THE RECRUITMENT OFFICER AT: ELNRecruitment.2@raf.co.za OR Hand deliver at 4th floor, Metropolitan building, c/o Caxton Street and Drury Lane, East London.
 
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: 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.
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.