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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 East London Regional Office for the following positions:
 
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
OFFICER: VERIFICATION & VALIDATION: T.A.S.K LEVEL 10 (X2)
OVV26112021ELN
LOCATION: East London
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 12/7/2021 11:55 PM
 
Purpose of the Job:  To ensure a valid and legitimate claim is being filed.
 
 
Key Performance Areas
Verification and Validation of claims.
  • Apply sound legal (RAF Act and Regulations to Act, Case Law) knowledge on daily basis to validate claims
  • Search for and applying relevant Case Law when possible and necessary.
  • Applies relevant third-party principles and RAF procedures.
  • Check duplicate claims and linked claims, follow up with the relevant Claims Handler and/or CAFS if duplicate/similar claims occur.
  • Verify data and information with Home Affairs, HPCSA, SAPS, E-Natis (print result of Home Affair check and put on file).
  • Check for prescription of claim on contact Postal Services where needed.
  • Complete check list to be filed and make necessary notes to Senior & Claims staff
  • Split Loss of Support/Funeral Claims where needed (locus standi issues).
  • Maintains and update necessary registers on a regular basis as per procedure manual.
  • Always keep proper file notes by indicating content, date.
  • Ensure that all tasks necessary for the effective up to date office are done where possible and reasonable considering the file counts.
  • Perform additional work-related tasks as instructed by immediate superiors (acting on behalf of Senior, assisting Registration Dept. with the completing of file covers, making photocopies of file contents

 
Raising objections for invalid claims.
  • If non-compliance, raise objection.

Checking compliance with the RAF act 56 of 1996 as amended.
  • Compliance with RAF policies, procedures, and legislation.
  • Ensure consistent application of policies and procedures within the team.

Qualifications and Experience
  • NQF 7 (Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma) in Law or related qualification.
  • Relevant 3 years' experience in Claims Handling environment. 

Technical and Behavioral competencies required
  • Computer literacy.
  • Knowledge of Law, Litigation and MVA procedures.
  • Exceptional Communication (Written, Verbal, listening).
  • Sound decision making abilities.
  • Assertiveness.
  • Professionalism.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • 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
Total cost to company applicable to this position is minimum R349 998.00 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: 07 December 2021 

Applications can be forwarded to the Recruitment Officer at the East London Regional Office; email address elnadhoc1@raf.co.za  No hand delivered CV's will be accepted.

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.