Internship: Claims for unemployed graduates living with a disability

Purpose of the Internship: The Road Accident Fund is committed to youth skills development, providing graduates with an opportunity to gain work-based experience. Applications are invited for the Claims Department Internships from unemployed graduates between the age of 18 and 25. The Internship program will run for a period of eighteen (18) months. Verification process will be undertaken to verify whether you have previous work anywhere within the Republic of South Africa

Work based exposure may include the following

• Assessment of claims,
• Preparing memorandums and summaries,
• Checking correspondence
• Claims investigation in civil or other damages claims
• Experience in the drafting of pleadings or other applications or court processes
• Assessment of damages in civil matters to quantify claims – assessment of injuries, perusal of medico legal reports, other quantum documents ie employment records
• Taking instructions from superiors and preparing file after instructions received or given to other stakeholders – ie counsel, secretary, experts, state attorneys, investogators, , attorneys
• Consultations with attorneys
• Preparation of memorandums to give advice or guidance on management of a claim or leal process
• Ability to interact with a team and adhere to deadlines and awareness of implications of timeframes in line with court rules
• Management of court processes – ie summons and writs – admin skills to be good
• Adhoc tasks
• Negotiations with attorneys iro bills of costs.
• Implementation of Directives and Policy
• Preparing Recons for attorneys
• Background iro legal costs within the RAF.

Qualifications and other Requirements

• Certified copy of Grade 12 / Matric certificate
• B degree LLB / BA Law/ Diploma in Law
• Certified copy of your ID
• Certified copy of Academic transcript
• Your CV and motivational letter

Technical and behavioral competencies required

The successful candidate will be required to display the following competencies in this role:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Detail orientation
• Desire and potential to learn
• Self-motivated
• Basic computer skills
• Prioritize tasks as needed

Remuneration

The interns will be awarded a monthly stipend.

If interested and meet minimum requirements, kindly send your CV, qualifications, ID and motivational letter to:

Name: Mosa Phahla

Email: ***email_hidden***