Unemployed South African youth looking to gain practical workplace experience can apply for several Road Accident Fund (RAF) Learnership Programmes 2026.
The available opportunities cover Medical Management, Claims, and Technology & Digital functions, with positions located in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and East London.
The learnerships run for 12 months, and the supplied RAF vacancy information generally targets unemployed applicants aged 18 to 23 who have completed Grade 12/Matric and have not previously participated in a relevant learnership.
The closing dates vary by reference number, with applications closing between 17 and 25 August 2026. RAF’s official careers platform confirms that applications for advertised vacancies are submitted through its e-Recruitment system.
RAF Learnerships 2026: Quick Overview
- Organisation: Road Accident Fund (RAF)
- Opportunity Type: Learnership
- Programme Duration: 12 months
- Locations: Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and East London
- Target Applicants: Primarily unemployed youth
- Typical Age Requirement: 18–23 years
- Minimum Education: Grade 12/Matric for the relevant vacancies
- Application Method: Online
- Closing Dates: 17–25 August 2026
- Stipend: Monthly stipend; exact amount should be confirmed in the applicable RAF advert/offer
Available RAF Learnership Opportunities
| Programme | Ref. No. | Location | Opportunities | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Management Learnership | 7004 | Cape Town | Not specified | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Technology & Digital Learnership | 6999 | East London | Not specified | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Claims Learnership | 7008 | East London | 2 | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Claims Learnership | 7005 | Cape Town | Not specified | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Claims Department Learnership | 7010 | Johannesburg | 2 | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Technology & Digital Learnership | 6997 | Cape Town | Not specified | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Technology & Digital Learnership | 7000 | Johannesburg | Not specified | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Various Claims Learnership | 7006 | Durban | 2 | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Claims Learnership | 7012 | Pretoria | 2 | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Technology & Digital Learnership | 6998 | Durban | Not specified | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Technology & Digital Learnership | 7001 | Pretoria | Not specified | 25 Aug 2026 |
Important: Applicants should use the correct reference number when applying because the eligibility criteria, location and closing date differ between vacancies.
RAF Medical Management Learnership – Cape Town
Reference Number: 7004
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 17 August 2026
Advert Salary Field: R4,500.00
This learnership provides workplace exposure to Medical Management and related RAF processes.
Learners may gain exposure to:
- Administration
- Manual payment processes
- MIS and claims-view systems
- Trustee and curator fee processes
- Invoice and caregiver payments
- Treatment plans
- Medical invoice assessments
- Bill review
- Pre-authorisation processes
- Medical Management assessments
- Drafting undertakings
- Care plans
- Field and office case management
- Hospital case management
Urgency: This is one of the first RAF opportunities to close, with the deadline on 17 August 2026.
RAF Technology & Digital Learnership – East London
Reference Number: 6999
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 17 August 2026
This opportunity is focused on technology and digital workplace exposure.
Learners may work with:
- Computer hardware troubleshooting
- Operating-system troubleshooting
- Software support
- Network and internet connectivity
- Business application support
- Microsoft Intune
- Device compliance
- Security updates and patches
- ICT incident management
- Desktop technical support
- ICT equipment
- Asset verification
- Printer troubleshooting
The supplied information states that only the first 100 applications will be considered, making early application particularly important.
RAF Claims Learnership – East London
Reference Number: 7008
Opportunities: 2
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 18 August 2026
Learners may receive practical exposure to:
- Receiving documents
- Linking correspondence to files
- Retrieving records
- File administration
- Drafting undertakings
- Following up on offers
- Communicating with attorneys
- Payment documentation
- Medical appointment processes
- Printing correspondence
- Filing
The supplied information states that only the first 100 applications will be considered.
RAF Claims Learnership – Cape Town
Reference Number: 7005
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 19 August 2026
This opportunity is aimed at unemployed applicants aged 18–23 who have completed Matric.
Workplace exposure may include:
- Claims administration
- Receiving documents
- Linking correspondence to files
- File retrieval
- Offsite processes
- Drafting undertakings
- Following up on offers
- Communicating with attorneys
- Medical appointment administration
- Printing
- Filing and records management
RAF Claims Department Learnership – Johannesburg
Reference Number: 7010
Opportunities: 2
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 19 August 2026
Learners may gain experience in:
- Receiving and recording new files
- Pre-assessing files
- Preparing files for scanning
- Scanning documents
- Indexing
- Uploading records
- Preparing files for storage
- Registering claims files
- Correcting registration information
- Checking files for compliance
- Issuing compliance and non-compliance letters
The supplied information indicates a preference for people with disabilities in line with RAF’s employment-equity commitments.
RAF Technology & Digital Learnership – Cape Town
Reference Number: 6997
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 19 August 2026
Applicants need Grade 12/Matric according to the supplied information.
Learners may receive exposure to:
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Software troubleshooting
- Operating systems
- Network connectivity
- Application installation
- Business application support
- Microsoft Intune
- Security updates
- ICT incidents
- Desktop support
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Asset verification
- Printer support
RAF Technology & Digital Learnership – Johannesburg
Reference Number: 7000
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 19 August 2026
For this specific Technology & Digital opportunity, applicants must have:
Grade 12/Matric with Mathematics
Training exposure may include:
- ICT troubleshooting
- Computer hardware
- Software installation
- Desktop support
- Microsoft Intune
- Device compliance
- Security patching
- Business applications
- User support
- ICT asset management
- Printer troubleshooting
RAF Various Claims Learnership – Durban
Reference Number: 7006
Opportunities: 2
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 25 August 2026
EE Disability Targeted: Yes
Learners may gain exposure to:
- Claims assessment
- Preparing memorandums and summaries
- Reviewing correspondence
- Claims investigations
- Assessment of damages
- Medico-legal reports
- Employment records
- Preparing claims files
- Attorney engagement
- Court-related claims processes
- Attorney reconciliations
- Bills of costs
- RAF directives and policies
The supplied qualification requirement is Grade 12/Matric or an accepted Statement of Results.
RAF Claims Learnership – Pretoria
Reference Number: 7012
Opportunities: 2
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 25 August 2026
Learners may be exposed to:
- Receiving files
- Recording new files
- Pre-assessment
- Scanning
- Indexing
- Uploading
- File storage
- Registration
- Correcting registration records
- Verification and validation
- Compliance checks
- Compliance and non-compliance correspondence
RAF Technology & Digital Learnership – Durban
Reference Number: 6998
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 25 August 2026
EE Disability Targeted: Yes
Applicants require:
- Grade 12/Matric or Statement of Results
- Mathematics
- Identification document
- CV
- Motivational letter
Learners may gain exposure to:
- Desktop support
- ICT troubleshooting
- Microsoft Intune
- Security updates
- User support
- ICT asset management
RAF Technology & Digital Learnership – Pretoria
Reference Number: 7001
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 25 August 2026
Workplace exposure may include:
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Software troubleshooting
- User-profile problems
- Connectivity support
- Application installation
- Microsoft Intune
- Device compliance
- Security patches
- Incident resolution
- Desktop support
- ICT asset verification
- Printer troubleshooting
Minimum Requirements
Requirements vary according to the individual reference number, but the supplied RAF information indicates that applicants generally need to:
- Be unemployed
- Be between 18 and 23 years old
- Have Grade 12/Matric
- Meet the specific academic requirements of the selected vacancy
- Not have previously participated in the relevant learnership
- Not have previously served as a learner where this restriction applies
- Meet RAF’s verification requirements
- Be willing to undergo security vetting
Some Technology & Digital vacancies specifically require Mathematics in Grade 12.
Applicants should always check the complete advert associated with their chosen reference number before applying.
Required Application Documents
Depending on the specific vacancy, applicants may need:
- Certified South African ID
- Certified Matric/Grade 12 certificate
- Grade 12 Statement of Results where accepted
- Academic results where requested
- Short CV
- Motivational letter
The supplied RAF information instructs applicants to submit a short CV and motivational letter with a maximum length of three pages.
Applicants should follow the document requirements stated on the individual vacancy.
Previous Employment and Learnership Restrictions
Applicants should disclose previous employment and learnership participation accurately.
The supplied RAF information states that applicants generally must:
- Not have previously participated in the relevant learnership
- Not have previously served as a learner where the restriction applies
- Not have previously been employed in the field of the advertised programme
RAF may conduct verification of previous employment history.
Failure to disclose previous participation can result in disqualification if it is subsequently discovered.
Learnership Stipend
Successful learners will receive a monthly stipend, according to the supplied information.
The supplied advertisements display remuneration fields inconsistently, including R54,000.00 for several opportunities and R4,500.00 for the Cape Town Medical Management Learnership.
Because the supplied information does not establish whether the R54,000 figure represents an annual amount or another remuneration field, applicants should not assume that R54,000 is a monthly stipend.
The final remuneration arrangement should be confirmed from the specific RAF advert and formal offer.
First 100 Applications Rule
Several of the supplied RAF advertisements state:
Only the first 100 applications will be considered.
Where this condition applies, candidates should submit their applications as early as possible instead of waiting for the closing date.
Employment Equity
RAF subscribes to employment-equity principles and some opportunities are specifically identified as disability-targeted roles.
The supplied information identifies:
- Various Claims Learnership – Durban, Ref 7006
- Technology & Digital Learnership – Durban, Ref 6998
as disability-targeted opportunities.
Applicants should check the individual vacancy for its specific employment-equity requirements or preferences.
How to Apply for RAF Learnership Programmes 2026
RAF states on its official careers website that applicants should use its e-Recruitment system for vacancies unless an advert specifies otherwise. Applicants need to create a profile before submitting an application.
- Visit the official RAF careers website.
- Create an e-Recruitment profile or sign in.
- Search for the relevant learnership.
- Confirm the reference number, location and closing date.
- Complete the online application.
- Upload the required documents.
- Review your application carefully.
- Submit before the applicable deadline.
- Keep your application confirmation for your records.
Official Application Link:
RAF Official e-Recruitment Careers Portal
Important: No hand-delivered applications should be submitted where the vacancy specifically requires e-Recruitment. RAF’s careers platform confirms that its vacancies are applied for through the e-Recruitment system unless otherwise specified.
RAF Learnership Closing Dates
The earliest RAF learnership opportunities close on:
17 August 2026
The remaining deadlines are:
- 17 August 2026: Medical Management – Cape Town, Ref 7004
- 17 August 2026: Technology & Digital – East London, Ref 6999
- 18 August 2026: Claims – East London, Ref 7008
- 19 August 2026: Claims – Cape Town, Ref 7005
- 19 August 2026: Claims Department – Johannesburg, Ref 7010
- 19 August 2026: Technology & Digital – Cape Town, Ref 6997
- 19 August 2026: Technology & Digital – Johannesburg, Ref 7000
- 25 August 2026: Various Claims – Durban, Ref 7006
- 25 August 2026: Claims – Pretoria, Ref 7012
- 25 August 2026: Technology & Digital – Durban, Ref 6998
- 25 August 2026: Technology & Digital – Pretoria, Ref 7001
Candidates interested in the programmes closing on 17 August should prioritise those applications immediately.
Important Application Notes
- The programmes run for 12 months.
- Opportunities are located in Cape Town, Durban, East London, Johannesburg and Pretoria.
- Most supplied opportunities require Grade 12/Matric.
- Applicants are generally required to be aged 18–23.
- Applicants must be unemployed.
- Some Technology & Digital opportunities require Mathematics.
- Previous participation in a relevant learnership may affect eligibility.
- RAF may verify previous employment history.
- Security vetting may be conducted.
- Some vacancies consider only the first 100 applications.
- Applicants should use the correct reference number.
- Applications should be submitted through RAF’s official e-Recruitment system.
- Closing dates range from 17 to 25 August 2026.
Expert Guidance
Career expert YouthScope Editorial Team advises applicants to prepare all required documents before applying. Ensure your CV is updated, your qualifications are certified where required, and submit your application well before the closing date to avoid technical issues. Always apply only through the employer’s official recruitment website and keep a copy of your confirmation for your records.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who can apply for RAF learnerships?
The supplied RAF information generally targets unemployed applicants aged 18–23 who have completed Grade 12/Matric and meet the specific requirements of the selected vacancy.
2. How long are the RAF learnerships?
The listed programmes run for 12 months.
3. What qualifications are required?
Most of the supplied opportunities require Grade 12/Matric, while certain Technology & Digital opportunities specifically require Mathematics.
4. Is there a stipend?
Yes. The supplied information states that successful learners receive a monthly stipend. However, remuneration fields differ between adverts, so applicants should confirm the exact amount and payment arrangement in their specific vacancy and formal offer.
5. Can I apply if I have previously completed a learnership?
Eligibility depends on the specific vacancy, but the supplied RAF information generally restricts applicants who have previously participated in the relevant learnership or served as a learner. Previous participation should be disclosed accurately.
6. Which RAF learnership closes first?
The Medical Management Learnership in Cape Town (Ref 7004) and Technology & Digital Learnership in East London (Ref 6999) are listed with a closing date of 17 August 2026.
7. Can I apply for more than one RAF opportunity?
Applicants should follow the instructions attached to the specific RAF advertisements and submit applications using the correct reference number. Where application limits apply, they must be followed.
8. Where do I apply?
Applications should be submitted through the official RAF e-Recruitment careers platform. RAF confirms that applicants need to create a profile before submitting applications.
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Opportunity Verification
Published by: YouthScope Editorial Team
Last Updated: 17 August 2026
Information Source: Road Accident Fund official e-Recruitment platform and supplied RAF vacancy information
Status: Reviewed for accuracy
YouthScope shares career information to help South Africans discover opportunities. Applicants should confirm the final requirements, stipend, application status and closing date with the Road Accident Fund before applying.
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