The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is looking for a highly motivated Officer: Legal Administration to join their Governance Division. If you have a legal background and want to work in an organization that makes a real difference in the lives of South Africans, this is your golden opportunity!
📍 Location: South Africa (Nationwide)
📅 Application Deadline: 23 May 2025
💼 Employment Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
💰 Salary: R434,656.00 (T.A.S.K Grade 10)
📌 Reference Number: 5256
♿ Note: This is not an EE targeted role for people with disabilities.
🔐 Security Vetting Required
🧑⚖️ About the Role
The Officer: Legal Administration plays a key role in assisting with claims settlement processes, ensuring legal documentation is processed, filed, and administered efficiently. The goal is to promote quicker resolution of disputes outside of court, saving time and resources while ensuring claimants receive the justice they deserve.
📝 Key Responsibilities
🔍 Legal Administration
- Proofread and transcribe legal documents used in claim settlements.
- Organize and update case files with all relevant legal directives.
- Retrieve and manage legal information on request.
- Administer the arbitration process for disputes.
- Coordinate and schedule hearing sessions.
- Ensure proper documentation and confidentiality at all times.
- Track and follow up on claim-related matters.
- Document settlement discussions and keep an action log.
- File all settlement agreements accurately.
📂 Block Settlements
- Organize block settlement meetings.
- Manage all court-related documentation and keep accurate records.
- Schedule and monitor court appearances and related processes.
- Summarize and explain decisions regarding claim offers.
📊 Reporting
- Assist in compiling progress and compliance reports.
- Submit regular updates that support management decision-making.
🤝 Stakeholder Engagement
- Handle queries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships to streamline claims processing.
🎓 Minimum Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent qualification.
Experience:
- At least 3 years of experience in a Legal Administration environment, ideally involving civil litigation, personal injury, or third-party compensation claims.
✅ Skills and Competencies
- Legal knowledge, including Personal Injury Law and Third-Party Compensation
- Civil Court procedures: Magistrate, Regional & High Courts
- Mediation, negotiation, and dispute resolution
- Ethics and client service focus
- Time management, judgment, and decision-making
- Strong organizational and coordination skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
⚠️ Important Notes
- The RAF follows Employment Equity principles. Preference may be given to candidates with disabilities.
- If you haven’t heard from RAF within 6 weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
- Candidates are responsible for verifying foreign qualifications with SAQA.
- RAF offers a Total Employment Cost (TEC) package – you structure your salary based on your needs. No extra employer contributions are included.
🧾 How to Apply
- Prepare your updated CV, certified ID, and qualifications.
- Visit the RAF official careers portal (typically www.raf.co.za) to find the position using the Reference Number: 5256.
- Complete the application before 23 May 2025.
🛡️ About the RAF
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) exists to provide financial protection, rehabilitation, and compensation to people injured in road accidents. It’s not just a job — it’s a mission to make South African roads safer and fairer for everyone.
🏁 Final Words
This position is ideal for someone with a legal degree and a heart for service. If you want a meaningful job where your legal skills help real people, this is your chance to shine.
✅ APPLY NOW before 23 May 2025!
