The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is inviting applications from unemployed young South Africans for its 2026 Learnership Programme. The programme provides opportunities in Claims, Claims Adjudication, Medical Management, Various Claims, and Technology & Digital across Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and East London.
The RAF Learnership Programme is designed to help young people gain practical workplace experience while developing skills that can support future employment. Most of the available learnerships run for 12 months and are primarily aimed at applicants aged 18 to 23 who have completed Matric or Grade 12.
RAF Learnership Programme 2026 Overview
- Employer: Road Accident Fund (RAF)
- Programme: RAF Learnership Programme 2026
- Programme Type: Learnership
- Duration: 12 months
- Age Requirement: 18–23 years
- Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 / Matric
- Locations: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and East London
- Fields: Claims, Claims Adjudication, Medical Management, Various Claims, Technology & Digital
- Closing Dates: 17 August to 25 August 2026
- Stipend: Advertised amounts vary by learnership
Available RAF Learnership Opportunities
Applicants should carefully check the reference number, location and closing date before applying.
| Learnership | Location | Reference | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claims Department X2 | Johannesburg, Gauteng | 7010 | 19 August 2026 |
| Technology & Digital X1 | East London, Eastern Cape | 6999 | 17 August 2026 |
| Technology & Digital | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal | 6998 | 25 August 2026 |
| Claims X2 | Pretoria, Gauteng | 7012 | 25 August 2026 |
| Technology & Digital | Johannesburg, Gauteng | 7000 | 19 August 2026 |
| Technology & Digital | Cape Town, Western Cape | 6997 | 19 August 2026 |
| Claims Adjudication X2 | East London, Eastern Cape | 7008 | 18 August 2026 |
| Claims – Medical Management | Cape Town, Western Cape | 7004 | 17 August 2026 |
| Various Claims X2 | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal | 7006 | 25 August 2026 |
| Claims Adjudication | Cape Town, Western Cape | 7005 | 19 August 2026 |
| Technology & Digital | Pretoria, Gauteng | 7001 | 25 August 2026 |
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants interested in the RAF Learnership Programme should generally meet the following requirements:
- Be an unemployed South African citizen.
- Be between 18 and 23 years old.
- Have completed Grade 12 / Matric or have an acceptable statement of results.
- Have a valid South African identity document.
- Have basic computer skills.
- Have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Have good interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate attention to detail.
- Be willing and able to learn.
- Be able to prioritise tasks.
- Demonstrate a self-motivated attitude.
- Not have previously worked in the relevant field.
- Not have previously participated in a learnership in the same or a similar field.
Applicants should also check the specific advert for their preferred opportunity because additional requirements may apply.
Mathematics Requirement for Some Technology and Digital Learnerships
Candidates applying for Technology & Digital positions should carefully check the qualification requirements attached to their selected reference number.
For example, the Johannesburg Technology & Digital opportunity under Reference 7000 specifically requires Matric with Mathematics. The Durban Technology & Digital opportunity also refers to Grade 12 or a statement of results with Mathematics.
Therefore, applicants should not assume that the requirements are identical for every Technology & Digital vacancy.
Claims Learnership Responsibilities
Learners placed within Claims departments may receive practical exposure to different stages of claims administration and processing.
Responsibilities may include:
- Receiving and recording new claim files.
- Preparing documents and files for scanning.
- Scanning and indexing documents.
- Uploading documents into relevant systems.
- Registering new files.
- Updating or correcting registrations.
- Checking files for compliance.
- Issuing compliance or non-compliance correspondence.
- Receiving and linking correspondence to files.
- Retrieving files when required.
- Providing general administrative support.
- Liaising with internal stakeholders.
- Assisting with medical appointments.
- Supporting cash-management and payment-related processes.
- Preparing memorandums and summaries.
- Assisting with claims assessments and investigations.
The exact duties will depend on the specific Claims department and location where the learner is placed.
Claims Medical Management Learnership
The Cape Town Claims – Medical Management opportunity, Reference 7004, provides workplace exposure to medical-management functions within RAF.
Learners may gain experience in areas such as:
- Treatment plans.
- Invoice assessment.
- Preauthorisation processes.
- Medical-management assessments.
- Case management.
- Caregiver payments.
- Related administrative processes.
The closing date for Reference 7004 is 17 August 2026.
Technology and Digital Learnership Responsibilities
The Technology & Digital opportunities are suitable for young people interested in developing practical ICT and technical support skills.
Learners may gain exposure to:
- Troubleshooting computers, operating systems and software.
- Resolving user-profile and connectivity problems.
- Installing and supporting business applications.
- Managing and monitoring devices through Microsoft Intune.
- Checking device compliance.
- Performing security patches and software updates.
- Responding to ICT support calls and incidents.
- Assisting users with technical problems.
- Troubleshooting monitors, keyboards, mice and docking stations.
- Verifying ICT assets.
- Supporting printers.
- Resolving connectivity and driver-related problems.
This experience can be useful for candidates interested in IT support, ICT administration, digital services and technology operations.
RAF Learnership Stipend
Successful learners will receive a monthly stipend according to the applicable learnership advertisement.
The supplied RAF adverts show different salary or stipend information. Most opportunities display a Job Posting Salary of R54,000.00, while the Cape Town Medical Management Claims opportunity under Reference 7004 displays R4,500.00.
Applicants should therefore check the specific RAF vacancy and reference number for the stipend applicable to their selected opportunity.
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare the following documents before starting the application:
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate or statement of results.
- South African ID.
- Updated short CV.
- Motivational letter.
- Grade 12 results where specifically requested.
- Certified documents where required by the particular advert.
Applicants should carefully review their selected vacancy because document requirements may differ between learnership opportunities.
How to Apply for RAF Learnership Programme 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the official Road Accident Fund recruitment platform.
Applicants should follow these steps:
- Visit the RAF online recruitment platform.
- Search for the learnership that matches your preferred location and field.
- Check the reference number carefully.
- Confirm the closing date for the selected opportunity.
- Prepare your Grade 12 certificate, South African ID, CV and motivational letter.
- Provide certified documents where the specific vacancy requires them.
- Ensure your CV and motivational letter comply with the stated requirements.
- Complete the online application accurately.
- Submit the application before the applicable closing date.
RAF states that hand-delivered applications will not be accepted. Applicants should also avoid waiting until the final day because some advertisements indicate that only a limited number of initial applications may be considered.
RAF Learnership Closing Dates
The closing date depends on the specific learnership and reference number.
- 17 August 2026: References 6999 and 7004
- 18 August 2026: Reference 7008
- 19 August 2026: References 7010, 7000, 6997 and 7005
- 25 August 2026: References 6998, 7012, 7006 and 7001
Applicants should use the closing date attached to their specific reference number rather than relying on the general programme deadline.
Why Apply for the RAF Learnership Programme?
The RAF Learnership Programme provides unemployed young South Africans with an opportunity to gain practical workplace exposure within a major public-sector organisation. It can be particularly valuable for Matriculants who have limited formal work experience and want to develop skills that can strengthen their future employment prospects.
Depending on the placement, learners can develop experience in claims administration, document management, medical-management processes, stakeholder communication, ICT support, troubleshooting and digital operations.
Final Thought
The Road Accident Fund Learnership Programme 2026 offers several opportunities for unemployed South African youth who have completed Matric and are looking to gain practical workplace experience. With opportunities available in Claims, Claims Adjudication, Medical Management, Various Claims and Technology & Digital, applicants can select an opportunity that matches their interests and career goals.
Eligible candidates should carefully review the requirements, reference number and closing date for their preferred learnership before submitting an online application. The earliest opportunities close on 17 August 2026, so applicants should complete their applications as early as possible.
