The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for its 12-month Learnership Programmes for 2026. The opportunities cover Claims, Medical Management, Claims Adjudication, and Technology & Digital functions. The learnerships are available in Cape Town, East London, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban, with closing dates ranging from 17 to 25 August 2026.
RAF Learnerships 2026
These programmes are designed mainly for unemployed young people who have completed Grade 12/Matric and want to gain practical workplace experience. The programmes run for 12 months. Applicants are generally required to be 18 to 23 years old, unemployed, and must not have previously participated in a relevant learnership.
Available Opportunities
| Learnership Programme | Location | Posts | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Management Learnership | Cape Town | Not specified | 17 August 2026 |
| Technology & Digital Learnership | East London | Not specified | 17 August 2026 |
| Claims Learnership | East London | 2 | 18 August 2026 |
| Claims Learnership | Cape Town | Not specified | 19 August 2026 |
| Claims Department Learnership | Johannesburg | 2 | 19 August 2026 |
| Technology & Digital Learnership | Cape Town | Not specified | 19 August 2026 |
| Technology & Digital Learnership | Johannesburg | Not specified | 19 August 2026 |
| Various Claims Learnership | Durban | 2 | 25 August 2026 |
| Claims Learnership | Pretoria | 2 | 25 August 2026 |
| Technology & Digital Learnership | Durban | Not specified | 25 August 2026 |
| Technology & Digital Learnership | Pretoria | Not specified | 25 August 2026 |
1. 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
Learners may gain practical exposure to Medical Management activities, including administration, payment processes, claims systems, medical invoice assessments, treatment plans, pre-authorisations, care plans and case management.
2. Technology & Digital Learnership – East London
Reference Number: 6999
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 17 August 2026
Training may include computer hardware and operating-system troubleshooting, software support, network connectivity, business application support, Microsoft Intune, security updates, ICT incident management, desktop support and printer troubleshooting.
Important: The supplied information states that only the first 100 applications will be considered.
3. Claims Learnership – East London
Reference Number: 7008
Posts: 2
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 18 August 2026
Learners may assist with receiving and filing documents, retrieving records, drafting undertakings, following up on offers, communicating with attorneys, payment documentation, medical appointment processes and general claims administration. Only the first 100 applications will be considered according to the supplied information.
4. 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. Duties may include claims administration, receiving documents, file retrieval, drafting undertakings, communicating with attorneys, medical appointment administration and records management.
5. Claims Department Learnership – Johannesburg
Reference Number: 7010
Posts: 2
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 19 August 2026
Learners may gain experience in receiving and recording files, pre-assessing files, scanning and indexing documents, uploading records, registering claims files and checking files for compliance. The supplied information also indicates a preference for people with disabilities in line with RAF’s employment-equity commitments.
6. Technology & Digital Learnership – Cape Town
Reference Number: 6997
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 19 August 2026
Applicants require Grade 12/Matric. Training may cover hardware and software troubleshooting, operating systems, network connectivity, application installation, Microsoft Intune, security updates, ICT incidents, desktop support and equipment troubleshooting.
7. Technology & Digital Learnership – Johannesburg
Reference Number: 7000
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 19 August 2026
Requirement: Grade 12/Matric with Mathematics. Learners may receive training in ICT troubleshooting, computer hardware, software installation, desktop support, Microsoft Intune, device compliance, security patching, business applications and ICT asset management.
8. Various Claims Learnership – Durban
Reference Number: 7006
Posts: 2
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 25 August 2026
EE Disability Targeted: Yes
The programme may provide exposure to claims assessment, preparing memorandums and summaries, claims investigations, assessment of damages, medico-legal reports, preparing claims files, attorney engagement and court-related claims processes. The advertised qualification requirement is Grade 12/Matric or an accepted Statement of Results.
9. Claims Learnership – Pretoria
Reference Number: 7012
Posts: 2
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 25 August 2026
Learners may be exposed to receiving and recording files, pre-assessment, scanning, indexing, uploading, file storage, registration, verification, validation and compliance checks.
10. 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 experience in desktop support, ICT troubleshooting, Microsoft Intune, security updates, user support and ICT asset management.
11. Technology & Digital Learnership – Pretoria
Reference Number: 7001
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 25 August 2026
Training may include hardware and software troubleshooting, user-profile problems, connectivity support, application installation, Microsoft Intune, device compliance, security patches, incident resolution, desktop support and ICT asset verification.
General Requirements
Although requirements vary depending on the reference number, applicants generally need to:
- Be unemployed.
- Be between 18 and 23 years old.
- Have Grade 12/Matric.
- Not have previously been employed in the relevant field.
- Not have previously participated in a similar or relevant learnership.
- Not have previously served as a learner.
- Be willing to undergo verification processes.
- Be willing to undergo security vetting.
Some Technology & Digital opportunities specifically require Mathematics in Grade 12. Applicants should therefore check the requirements for their chosen reference number before applying.
Required Documents
Depending on the specific opportunity, applicants may need to submit:
- 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 information states that the CV and motivational letter should have a maximum length of three pages.
Previous Learnership and Employment Restrictions
Applicants must accurately disclose any previous employment or learnership participation. According to the supplied information, applicants generally must not have previously participated in the relevant learnership, served as a learner or been employed in the field covered by the advertised programme. RAF may verify employment history, and failure to disclose previous participation may result in disqualification.
RAF Learnership Stipend
The supplied advertisements contain inconsistent salary information. Most of the supplied advertisements display a salary field of R54,000.00, while the Cape Town Medical Management Learnership displays R4,500.00. Because the supplied information does not clearly explain whether the R54,000 figure represents an annual programme value or another remuneration field, applicants should rely on the specific RAF advertisement and formal offer for the final stipend arrangement.
First 100 Applications
Some RAF advertisements specifically state that only the first 100 applications will be considered. This applies to certain opportunities, including the East London Technology & Digital and Claims learnerships. Applicants for vacancies carrying this condition should apply as early as possible.
Employment Equity
RAF follows employment-equity principles. Some of the listed opportunities are specifically identified as disability-targeted, including:
- Ref 7006 – Durban Various Claims Learnership
- Ref 6998 – Durban Technology & Digital Learnership
Applicants should check the individual advertisement to confirm whether any additional employment-equity conditions apply.
How to Apply for RAF Learnerships 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the Road Accident Fund e-Recruitment platform. Applicants should search for the relevant learnership and use the correct reference number when submitting their application. No hand-delivered applications will be accepted. Application Portal: Road Accident Fund e-Recruitment
RAF Learnership Closing Dates
The closing dates are:
- 17 August 2026 – Medical Management, Cape Town; Technology & Digital, East London
- 18 August 2026 – Claims, East London
- 19 August 2026 – Claims, Cape Town; Claims Department, Johannesburg; Technology & Digital, Cape Town and Johannesburg
- 25 August 2026 – Various Claims, Durban; Claims, Pretoria; Technology & Digital, Durban and Pretoria
Applicants interested in the opportunities closing on 17 August 2026 should prioritise their applications.
Important Points for Applicants
- The learnerships run for 12 months.
- Opportunities are available in Cape Town, Durban, East London, Johannesburg and Pretoria.
- Most opportunities require Grade 12/Matric.
- Applicants are generally required to be 18–23 years old.
- Applicants must be unemployed.
- Some Technology & Digital opportunities require Mathematics.
- Previous participation in a relevant learnership may make an applicant ineligible.
- RAF may conduct employment-history verification and security vetting.
- Some opportunities consider only the first 100 applications.
- No hand-delivered applications are accepted.
- Applicants should submit a separate application for the relevant reference number.
- Closing dates range from 17 to 25 August 2026.
