The Road Accident Fund (RAF) Learnership Programmes 2026 are offering unemployed young South Africans an opportunity to gain 12 months of practical workplace experience in several fields, including Claims, Claims Adjudication, Medical Management, and Technology & Digital.
These opportunities are particularly important for young people who have Matric/Grade 12 but little or no formal work experience. Most of the programmes are aimed specifically at applicants between 18 and 23 years old, making them genuine entry-level opportunities for young people trying to enter the workplace.
RAF learnership opportunities are currently available in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and East London, with different application closing dates between 17 August and 25 August 2026.
Applicants should pay close attention to one critical condition: some RAF adverts state that only the first 100 applications will be considered. Waiting until the closing date could therefore significantly reduce your chances.
Quick Overview
- Organisation: Road Accident Fund (RAF)
- Programme: RAF Learnership Programmes 2026
- Fields: Claims, Claims Adjudication, Medical Management, Technology & Digital
- Qualification: Primarily Grade 12/Matric
- Age requirement: Generally 18–23 years
- Employment status: Applicants must be unemployed
- Duration: 12 months
- Locations: Cape Town, Durban, East London, Johannesburg and Pretoria
- Employment type: Learnership
- Stipend: Monthly stipend
- Advert salary field: Mostly R54,000.00, with one advert displaying R4,500.00
- Closing dates: 17–25 August 2026, depending on the programme
- Application method: RAF online e-recruitment platform
- Hand-delivered applications: Not accepted
- Important: Several adverts state that only the first 100 applications will be considered
RAF Learnership Opportunities Available in 2026
The RAF has advertised several learnership opportunities across different regions. Applicants should choose the programme that best matches their interests, location and educational background.
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RAF Claims Learnership – Cape Town
Reference Number: 7005
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Division: Corporate Support
Programme: Claims Adjudication / Claims
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 19 August 2026
Disability targeted: No
This programme is aimed at unemployed young people who have completed Matric only and are between 18 and 23 years old.
Participants may gain experience in claims-related administrative functions such as:
- Receiving documents
- Linking correspondence to files
- Working with internal RAF stakeholders
- Retrieving and receiving files
- Supporting offsite processes
- Drafting undertakings
- Following up on offers
- Communicating with attorneys regarding outstanding payment documents
- Supporting medical appointment processes
- Printing correspondence
- Filing and maintaining records
This opportunity could be particularly useful for someone interested in developing experience in administration, claims processing, records management or financial services administration.
Closing date: 19 August 2026.
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RAF Various Claims Learnership x2 – Durban
Reference Number: 7006
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of opportunities: 2
Closing Date: 25 August 2026
Disability targeted: Yes
This opportunity exposes learners to a broader range of claims-related activities, including some legal and damages-assessment processes.
Workplace exposure may include:
- Assessment of claims
- Preparing memorandums and summaries
- Checking correspondence
- Claims investigations
- Assessment of damages in civil matters
- Reviewing medico-legal reports
- Working with employment records and other claim documentation
- Preparing files following instructions
- Interacting with attorneys and other stakeholders
- Assisting with court-related processes
- Preparing reconciliations for attorneys
- Negotiating matters relating to bills of costs
- Implementing RAF directives and policies
Although the programme contains exposure to legal claims processes, the official qualification requirement supplied by RAF is Grade 12/Matric or a Statement of Results, rather than a law qualification.
The advert is specifically indicated as an EE disability-targeted role.
Closing date: 25 August 2026.
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RAF Medical Management Learnership – Cape Town
Reference Number: 7004
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Closing Date: 17 August 2026
Advert salary field: R4,500.00
This programme is particularly interesting because it offers exposure beyond general office administration.
Learners may gain workplace exposure to RAF medical and claims-management processes.
Undertaking functions
Exposure may include:
- Manual payments
- MIS system processes
- Claims-view functions
- VMS system processes
- Trustee and curator fee processes
- Invoice payment processes
- Caregiver payments
Pre-authorisation and supplier claims
Learners may be exposed to:
- Treatment plans
- Invoice assessments
- Bill review templates
- Pre-authorisation assessments
- Communicating outcomes
Medical Management
The programme may introduce learners to:
- AMA Guides principles
- Medical Management assessment processes
- Medical Management templates
- Drafting undertakings
- Care plans
Case Management
Exposure may include:
- Field and office case management
- Private and public hospital case management
- Treatment-plan drafting
- Fleet-management processes
This is one of the earliest closing opportunities in the current RAF group.
Closing date: 17 August 2026.
Applicants interested in this programme should therefore prioritise their application.
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RAF Claims Learnership x2 – East London
Reference Number: 7008
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Number of opportunities: 2
Closing Date: 18 August 2026
This 12-month Claims Adjudication Learnership is aimed at young unemployed applicants who have completed Matric.
Workplace exposure may include:
- Receiving documents
- File administration
- Linking correspondence to files
- Working with internal stakeholders
- Retrieving records
- Drafting undertakings
- Following up on offers
- Communicating with attorneys regarding payment documentation
- Supporting medical appointment processes
- Printing correspondence
- Filing
The advert states that only the first 100 applications will be considered.
Closing date: 18 August 2026.
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RAF Claims Department Learnership x2 – Johannesburg
Reference Number: 7010
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Number of opportunities: 2
Closing Date: 19 August 2026
This Claims Learnership provides workplace exposure to the administrative side of claims management.
Participants may be involved in:
- Receiving and recording new files
- Pre-assessing files
- Preparing files for scanning
- Scanning
- Indexing documents
- Uploading records
- Preparing files for storage
- Registering new files
- Correcting registration information
- Verifying files for compliance
- Issuing compliance or non-compliance letters
These functions can help learners develop transferable skills in records management, administration, document control, compliance and claims processing.
The advert also states that RAF subscribes to employment-equity principles and indicates a preference for people with disabilities.
Closing date: 19 August 2026.
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RAF Technology and Digital Learnership – Cape Town
Reference Number: 6997
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Closing Date: 19 August 2026
Young people interested in IT support and digital technology should pay particular attention to this programme.
Learners may receive practical exposure to:
- Troubleshooting computer hardware
- Operating-system troubleshooting
- Software support
- User-profile problems
- Internet and network connectivity
- Installing and configuring business applications
- Supporting applications used by RAF employees
- Microsoft Intune device management
- Device-compliance monitoring
- Security updates and patches
- Responding to ICT incidents
- Desktop technical support
- Diagnosing computer problems
- Supporting monitors, keyboards, docking stations and other equipment
- ICT asset verification
- Printer troubleshooting
A university qualification is not listed as a requirement for this opportunity.
The supplied RAF advert requires Grade 12/Matric, together with the required application documents.
Closing date: 19 August 2026.
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RAF Technology & Digital Learnership – Johannesburg
Reference Number: 7000
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Closing Date: 19 August 2026
The Johannesburg Technology & Digital Learnership offers similar exposure to the Cape Town ICT programme.
However, there is an important difference in the official requirements.
Applicants must provide a: Grade 12/Matric certificate with Mathematics.
The programme may expose learners to:
- ICT troubleshooting
- Software installation and support
- Desktop support
- Microsoft Intune
- Device compliance
- Security patching
- Business applications
- User support
- ICT asset management
- Printer support
Applicants should not assume that all RAF Technology & Digital Learnerships have identical academic requirements. Always apply according to the requirements attached to the specific reference number.
Closing date: 19 August 2026.
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RAF Claims Learnership x2 – Pretoria
Reference Number: 7012
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Number of opportunities: 2
Closing Date: 25 August 2026
The Pretoria Claims Learnership offers experience in the administration and processing of claims documentation.
Workplace exposure may include:
- Receiving new files
- Recording files
- Pre-assessment
- Scanning
- Indexing
- Uploading
- File storage
- Registration
- Correcting registration records
- Verification and validation
- Compliance checking
- Issuing compliance and non-compliance letters
Applicants require Grade 12/Matric together with the required supporting documents.
Closing date: 25 August 2026.
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RAF Technology & Digital Learnership – Durban
Reference Number: 6998
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date: 25 August 2026
Disability targeted: Yes
This programme is an especially important opportunity for young job seekers with an interest in technology who meet the disability-targeting requirements of the vacancy.
Applicants need:
- Grade 12/Matric or a Statement of Results
- Mathematics
- Identification document
- CV
- Motivational letter
The learner may gain experience in desktop support, troubleshooting, Microsoft Intune, ICT security updates, user support and asset management.
The advert encourages applicants to apply within the region where they are based.
Closing date: 25 August 2026.
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RAF Technology & Digital Learnership – East London
Reference Number: 6999
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Closing Date: 17 August 2026
This is another 12-month Technology & Digital Learnership for young people with Matric.
Workplace exposure includes:
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Operating systems
- Software troubleshooting
- Connectivity
- Business applications
- Intune
- Device compliance
- Security updates
- ICT helpdesk incidents
- Technical assistance
- ICT equipment
- Asset verification
- Printer support
Because applications close on 17 August 2026, candidates interested in the East London programme should apply as soon as possible.
Only the first 100 applications will be considered.
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RAF Technology & Digital Learnership – Pretoria
Reference Number: 7001
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Closing Date: 25 August 2026
The Pretoria programme offers similar ICT workplace exposure, covering areas such as:
- Hardware and software troubleshooting
- User-profile problems
- Connectivity
- Application installation
- Intune device management
- Device compliance
- Security patches
- Incident resolution
- Desktop support
- ICT equipment
- Asset verification
- Printer troubleshooting
Applicants require Matric, ID documents, a CV and motivational letter.
Closing date: 25 August 2026.
Official RAF Learnership Requirements
The following reflects the requirements contained in the RAF information supplied for these opportunities.
Applicants generally need to:
- Be unemployed
- Be between 18 and 23 years old
- Have completed Grade 12/Matric
- Not previously have been employed in the relevant field
- Not previously have participated in a similar or relevant learnership
- Not previously have served as a learner
- Be willing to undergo verification and security-vetting processes
- Submit the required application documents
Certain Technology & Digital vacancies specifically require Mathematics at Matric level, so check the individual vacancy carefully.
Applicants should also note that RAF may verify previous employment history within South Africa.
Providing incorrect information about previous learnership participation could result in disqualification.
Documents You Should Prepare
Depending on the particular vacancy, RAF requests documents such as:
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified Matric/Grade 12 certificate
- Grade 12 Statement of Results where accepted
- Grade 12 results where specifically requested
- Short CV
- Motivational letter
RAF instructs applicants to submit a short CV and motivational letter, with a maximum of three pages.
Do not upload unnecessary documents simply to make your application appear more impressive. Follow the requirements of your selected reference number.
Skills RAF Is Looking For
Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate competencies including:
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Self-motivation
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to prioritise tasks
Applicants should use their CV and motivational letter to provide simple evidence of these qualities where possible.
For example, school projects, volunteering, community involvement, computer assignments and leadership responsibilities can demonstrate transferable skills even if you have never had a formal job.
How to Apply for RAF Learnerships 2026
Applications must be submitted through the Road Accident Fund e-recruitment platform.
RAF specifically states that:
No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
When required by the particular advert, applicants should indicate the province and reference number of the learnership they are applying for.
Pay particular attention to the reference numbers. There are multiple Claims and Technology & Digital opportunities, so applying against the wrong reference number could cause unnecessary confusion.
Apply Early – The First 100 Applications Rule Matters
One of the most important details in these advertisements is that several state:
Only the first 100 applications will be considered.
That changes how applicants should approach these opportunities.
Ordinarily, a closing date tells you the final date on which an organisation will receive applications. However, where RAF limits consideration to the first 100 applications, technically applying before the deadline may still not guarantee that your application is reviewed.
Do not wait for 17, 18, 19 or 25 August simply because that is the stated closing date.
Apply as early as possible.
Which RAF Learnership Should You Apply For?
Your choice should depend on your interests and the specific requirements.
Choose Claims if you are interested in:
- Office administration
- Claims processing
- Document management
- Compliance
- Legal administration
- Financial-services administration
- Records management
Consider Medical Management if you are interested in:
- Healthcare administration
- Medical claims
- Case management
- Treatment-plan administration
- Medical payment processes
Consider Technology & Digital if you are interested in:
- IT support
- Computer troubleshooting
- Software
- Hardware
- Cybersecurity basics
- Microsoft Intune
- ICT asset management
- Technical support
Remember that these are learnerships. Applicants are not expected to arrive as experienced claims administrators or ICT technicians. The purpose is to learn while gaining structured workplace exposure.
RAF Learnership Stipend
The official advertisements state that learners will receive a monthly stipend.
Most of the supplied RAF postings display a salary field of R54,000.00, while the Medical Management advert under reference 7004 displays R4,500.00.
Applicants should therefore rely on the final remuneration information provided by RAF during the recruitment and contracting process rather than assuming that the website’s salary field represents a guaranteed monthly salary.
A learnership stipend should also not be confused with a permanent employee salary.
Common Application Mistakes to Avoid
Applicants should avoid mistakes that could eliminate them before their application receives serious consideration.
- Do not apply without checking the reference number.
- Do not submit an excessively long CV when RAF asks for a short application.
- Do not forget your motivational letter.
- Do not claim you have never participated in a learnership if you have.
- Do not hide previous employment information.
- Do not apply for a Mathematics-required ICT opportunity if you cannot demonstrate the required Mathematics result.
- Do not wait until the closing date where only the first 100 applications are considered.
- Do not hand-deliver your documents.
- Do not send uncertified documents where certified copies are specifically requested.
- Do not use the exact same generic motivational letter for every programme without changing the field, location and reference number.
Edupstairs Application Guidance
The following advice is Edupstairs guidance and not an additional RAF requirement.
Before applying, create a folder containing your:
- ID copy
- Matric certificate
- Matric results
- Updated CV
- Motivational letter
Name the documents professionally.
For example: Edwin_Shabangu_CV.pdf is easier for a recruiter to identify than: CV-final-new2.pdf
Your motivational letter should briefly explain:
- Why you want the learnership
- Why the particular field interests you
- What you hope to learn
- What strengths you can bring
- Why you are ready to commit to the full 12 months
Avoid making unsupported statements such as claiming to be an experienced IT technician when you have never worked in IT.
For learnership applications, showing potential, reliability and willingness to learn can be more appropriate than pretending to have experience you do not have.
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Edupstairs Advice
These RAF Learnership Programmes are worth serious consideration if you are between 18 and 23, unemployed, have Matric and are struggling to get your first meaningful workplace opportunity.
The Technology & Digital Learnerships stand out for applicants hoping to start building ICT-related workplace skills without first needing a university degree.
The Claims Learnerships could be valuable for young people interested in administration, document processing, compliance, insurance-related work and claims management.
The Medical Management opportunity provides a different path for applicants interested in the administrative side of healthcare and medical claims.
But the most important advice is simple: do not wait until the advertised closing date.
With some RAF vacancies limiting consideration to the first 100 applications, submitting early may matter just as much as meeting the final deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I apply for an RAF Learnership with only Matric?
Yes. The supplied RAF advertisements specifically target young people who have completed Grade 12/Matric.
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Do I need a university degree?
No degree is listed as a general requirement for the opportunities covered in this article.
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What is the age requirement?
The programmes state that applicants should generally be between 18 and 23 years old.
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How long are the RAF learnerships?
The advertised programmes run for 12 months.
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Will I receive a stipend?
Yes. RAF states that learners will receive a monthly stipend.
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Can someone who has already completed another learnership apply?
The supplied advertisements state that applicants must not previously have participated in a learnership in the relevant or similar field, and several go further by saying the applicant must not previously have served as a learner.
Read the conditions of your particular vacancy carefully.
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Can previously employed applicants apply?
The advertisements state that applicants must be unemployed and must not previously have been employed in the relevant field. RAF also indicates that employment-history verification will be conducted.
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Can I submit my application by hand?
No. RAF specifically states that hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.
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Do Technology & Digital applicants need Mathematics?
Some of the Technology & Digital advertisements specifically require Matric with Mathematics. Applicants must check the requirements of the individual reference number.
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Can I apply for more than one RAF learnership?
The information supplied does not expressly confirm whether applicants may submit applications for multiple programmes. Applicants should therefore follow the instructions of the RAF e-recruitment platform and ensure that every application they submit genuinely matches their qualifications and circumstances.
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Why should I apply before the closing date?
Several of the advertisements state that only the first 100 applications will be considered. Applying early is therefore particularly important.
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What happens if RAF does not contact me?
Some of the advertisements indicate that applicants who have not received correspondence within six weeks after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
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Disclaimer
Edupstairs is not the Road Accident Fund and does not manage the RAF recruitment process. This article independently explains information supplied from RAF learnership advertisements to help job seekers understand the opportunities.
Applicants should always verify the final requirements, closing date, reference number and application instructions on the official RAF recruitment platform before submitting an application.
Edupstairs does not charge applicants to access job or learnership information and cannot guarantee selection, interviews or placement.
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Edupstairs independently explains employment, learnership, internship, bursary and skills-development opportunities using information published by employers and official organisations.
In this article, programme names, locations, reference numbers, requirements, closing dates, workplace exposure and application conditions originate from the RAF vacancy information supplied for the respective learnerships.
Practical advice about preparing documents, choosing between programmes, improving a motivational letter and avoiding application mistakes is Edupstairs editorial guidance intended to help applicants understand and navigate the recruitment process. It should not be interpreted as an additional RAF requirement.
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