The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has opened applications for its Medical Management Internship 2026 at its head office in Centurion, Gauteng. Unemployed graduates aged 18 to 23 with a degree or diploma in Health Sciences, Business Administration, Business Management or Law can earn R96,000 over a 12-month placement. The closing date is 4 August 2026, which leaves only days to apply, so act now if you qualify.
About the RAF Medical Management Internship
The Road Accident Fund is the state entity that provides compulsory cover to all road users in South Africa and pays compensation to people injured in motor vehicle accidents. Its mission is to provide timely and equitable assistance to those affected by road crashes through appropriate social benefits, making it one of the most important social security institutions in the country.
The Medical Management Internship forms part of the RAF’s commitment to youth skills development. It gives graduates work-based experience inside the Medical Management Unit at head office, where claims involving medical care, caregivers and service providers are administered. For a young graduate, 12 months inside a major state-owned entity is a powerful first entry on a CV, offering exposure to the point where healthcare, law and public administration meet.
What You Will Learn
- Medical management and case management administration
- Customer relations management, including handling queries and complaints
- Stakeholder management and professional communication
- General office administration and logistics
- Information management, including consolidating weekly and monthly reports from all five regional medical management units
- Maintaining databases of claimants, caregivers, service providers and case managers
Who Can Apply
- South African unemployed graduates between the ages of 18 and 23
- A completed B degree or diploma in Health Science or a related qualification, Business Administration, Business Management or a Legal qualification
- A certified Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
- Applicants must not have worked or completed an internship in a similar field before, and a verification process will confirm previous employment in South Africa
- Written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, basic computer skills and a desire to learn
- A medicolegal background or an understanding of managed healthcare is an advantage, not a requirement
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Required Documents
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copy of your Grade 12 / Matric certificate
- Certified copy of your degree or diploma
- Certified copy of your academic transcript (applications without a transcript will not be considered)
- A concise CV
- A motivational letter of no more than 3 pages explaining why your application should be considered
How to Apply
- Have all your documents certified at your nearest police station or post office.
- Prepare your CV and a motivational letter of no more than 3 pages.
- Go to the official RAF careers portal and open the Internship Medical Management post (Reference No: 6933).
- Complete the online application and upload all the required documents.
- Indicate the province and the reference number for the internship you are applying for.
- Submit before 4 August 2026. No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
Apply at the Road Accident Fund careers portal
Closing Date
The closing date for the RAF Medical Management Internship 2026 is 4 August 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
Why This Internship Matters
Youth unemployment in South Africa remains one of the highest in the world, and graduates without work experience often struggle the most, because employers ask for experience that no one is willing to give first. Structured internships at state-owned entities like the RAF break that cycle.
The R96,000 annual stipend covers transport and living costs while you build real experience, and interns leave with 12 months of verifiable public-sector experience, professional references and exposure to medicolegal administration, a niche field where skills are scarce. You may also apply for up to three different RAF positions, as long as each application is submitted separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need work experience to apply?
No. This internship is designed for unemployed graduates with no previous experience in the field. In fact, you must not have worked or interned in a similar medicolegal or medical administration role before.
Where is the internship based and can I apply from another province?
The internship is based at the RAF Head Office in Centurion, Gauteng. You can apply from any province, but you must be able to work on-site in Centurion for the full 12 months.
How much does the internship pay?
The posting lists R96,000 per year, paid as a monthly stipend over the 12-month programme.
Will I get a permanent job at the RAF afterwards?
The internship does not guarantee permanent employment, but the experience, references and public-sector exposure significantly improve your chances in future RAF and government recruitment processes.
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