The application deadline was 25 August 2026.
The Road Accident Fund still has several 12-month learnerships open until 25 August 2026 in Durban and Pretoria. The current open options cover Various Claims, Claims and Technology & Digital. These programmes are aimed at unemployed young people aged 18 to 23 who have completed Grade 12 and want practical work-based experience. The advertised job posting salary for the current learnerships is R54,000 per year. Different RAF learnerships have had different August closing dates, so applicants should focus only on the references that remain open and use the correct location and reference number when submitting an application.
Current Open Learnerships
Various Claims x2 – Durban
- Reference: 7006
- Posts: 2
- Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Duration: 12 months
- Advertised salary: R54,000 per year
- Closing date: 25 August 2026
This disability-targeted opportunity can provide exposure to claims assessment, correspondence, investigations, damages-related documentation, medico-legal reports, attorney interaction, court processes and other claims administration.
Claims x2 – Pretoria
- Reference: 7012
- Posts: 2
- Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
- Closing date: 25 August 2026
The Claims programme gives learners experience with claims-related administration and workplace processes while developing routine professional and records-handling skills.
Technology & Digital – Pretoria and Durban
- Pretoria reference: 7001
- Durban reference: 6998
- Closing date: 25 August 2026
The Technology & Digital learnerships can provide exposure to IT support, operating systems, network connectivity, software installation, business applications, device management, security updates, incident handling, desktop support, equipment troubleshooting, ICT asset verification and printer support.
Minimum Requirements
The learnerships are aimed at unemployed learners between 18 and 23 years old. Grade 12/Matric or an accepted Statement of Results is the central qualification requirement for the current claims programmes. Candidates applying to a technology-focused programme should review the exact RAF advert for any subject-specific requirements.
Documents and Competencies
Applicants should prepare their Grade 12 results, South African ID, CV and motivational letter together with any additional documents requested by the selected RAF advert. The programmes look for written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, detail orientation, willingness to learn, self-motivation, basic computer capability and task prioritisation.
What You Will Gain
Learners receive 12 months of work-based exposure in a large public entity. Claims learners can develop administration and claims-processing experience, while Technology & Digital learners can build practical ICT support exposure. These programmes are designed as youth skills-development opportunities and do not guarantee permanent employment.
How to Apply
Apply through the official RAF careers system and search using the reference number for the location and programme you want. Only apply to opportunities for which you meet all stated conditions.
Closing Date
The learnerships listed above close on 25 August 2026. RAF may limit consideration to the first 100 applications, so early submission is advisable.
