Unemployment among fresh graduates is high, and the Road Accident Fund is offering paid 18‑month internships that could launch your career right now.
What the opportunity is
The Fund has three graduate internship programmes:
- Litigation and Mediation – 3 posts, reference 6652, in Pretoria, Polokwane and Thohoyandou. Closing date: 12 August 2026.
- Adjudication Backlog – 2 posts, reference 6748, in East London. Closing date: 19 May 2026 (already closed).
- People Management – 1 post, reference 6745, in East London. No closing date stated.
All internships last 18 months and pay a total of R96 000 (the exact monthly breakdown will be confirmed if you are shortlisted).
Who can apply
- Aged 18‑25.
- Unemployed and have not worked or interned in the relevant field.
- Hold the required qualification (see below).
- Can provide a certified Grade 12 certificate, ID, full academic transcript and a CV.
Specific qualification requirements
Litigation & Mediation
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce in Law.
Adjudication Backlog
- Advanced Diploma in Law or Bachelor’s degree in Law.
People Management
- Any NQF‑level degree or Advanced Diploma in Human Resources (or an equivalent HR qualification).
What you will gain
The internships give you real‑world exposure and formal training:
- Legal administration, drafting pleadings, affidavits and court documents.
- Support for taxation and legal‑cost procedures.
- Hands‑on experience with claims adjudication (East London).
- People‑management tasks such as recruitment, employee relations, payroll support and HR reporting.
- Professional development programmes (LEAD training, LexisNexis courses, internal workshops, litigation‑management and court‑process training).
How to apply – step by step
- Visit the Road Accident Fund e‑recruitment portal: https://career55.sapsf.eu/careers?company=roadaccide.
- Search for the internship title you want (e.g., “Internship: Litigation and Mediation”).
- Enter the correct reference number (6652, 6748 or 6745) and select the province/location.
- Upload the following certified documents:
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate
- Identity document
- Full academic transcript
- Copies of your qualification(s)
- Curriculum Vitae (max 3 pages)
- Motivational letter (max 3 pages)
- Complete any additional fields (e.g., why you are interested, availability for 18 months).
- Submit the application before the stated deadline.
Tips to improve your chances
- Apply early – only the first 100 applications per internship are considered.
- Double‑check that your transcript is complete; missing transcripts lead to immediate disqualification.
- Tailor your motivational letter to the specific internship duties.
- Make sure all documents are clearly certified and legible.
- Indicate the correct province and reference number exactly as shown.
- Do not send hard copies or email applications to unofficial addresses.
- If you have foreign qualifications, include a SAQA evaluation.
- Highlight any attention‑to‑detail, communication or computer‑literacy skills in your CV.
Final thoughts
If you meet the age, unemployment and qualification criteria, this is a solid way to start a career in law or human resources while earning a stipend. Check the portal regularly to confirm that the listing is still open, especially for the People Management role. Submit a complete, well‑presented application as soon as possible and you could be on the road to gaining valuable experience with the Road Accident Fund.
