GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2026

ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF) — GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2026

⏰ Closing Date: 12 May 2026 | 📍 Location: Centurion/Johannesburg, Gauteng | 💰 Monthly Stipend Provided

About the Programme

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is a South African national government entity that compensates victims of motor vehicle accidents. As part of its commitment to youth development and skills transfer, the RAF is offering a structured 18-month Graduate Internship Programme for the 2026 intake.

This programme gives unemployed young graduates real workplace exposure, mentorship, and professional skills needed to compete in the South African job market — in both the public and private sector.

Programme Overview

Duration: 18 Months

Target Group: Unemployed South African graduates aged 18–25

Location: Centurion / Johannesburg, Gauteng

Stipend: Monthly stipend provided

Closing Date: 12 May 2026

Available Internship Positions

Learning & Development Intern

Description: This stream focuses on human resources, workplace training, and employee development within the RAF. Interns will support learning initiatives, assist with skills development facilitation, and gain exposure to HR systems and processes.

Qualification Required: Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources (HR)

Advantage: ETDP Certificate (NQF Level 4/5) or SDF Certification

Apply: careers.raf.co.za/job/Centurion-Intern-Learning-and-Development-Gaut/1350750255/

Panel Management Intern

Description: Interns in this stream will be exposed to stakeholder coordination, administrative support, and structured panel operations. This role suits organised individuals interested in business processes and healthcare-related administration.

Qualification Required: Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business Administration, Business Management, or Health Sciences / Medical-related fields

Apply: careers.raf.co.za/job/Centurion-Panel-Management-Intern-Gaut/1350704155/

Actuarial Analysis & Quantification Intern

Description: This stream provides exposure to actuarial modelling, data analysis, risk quantification, and statistical research within a government insurance environment. Ideal for graduates with strong mathematical and analytical ability.

Qualification Required: Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field

Apply: careers.raf.co.za/job/Centurion-Intern-Actuarial-Analysis-and-Quantification-Gaut/1350748955/

Employee Wellness Intern

Description: Interns will support the RAF's employee wellness and assistance programmes, providing psychosocial support, wellbeing initiatives, and social services to staff. Suitable for graduates passionate about mental health and community welfare.

Qualification Required: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Applied Social Sciences

Apply: careers.raf.co.za/job/Centurion-Intern-Employee-Wellness-Gaut/1350751555/

Knowledge Management Intern

Description: This stream involves information and knowledge management, documentation, archiving, and the maintenance of organisational knowledge systems. Ideal for graduates trained in library and information science.

Qualification Required: Bachelor's Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science (LIS)

Apply: careers.raf.co.za/job/Centurion-Intern-Knowledge-Management-Gaut/1350745755/

Facilities Management Intern

Description: Interns will gain exposure to facilities planning, space management, interior projects, and building operations within the RAF's national offices. Suited for design and architecture graduates.

Qualification Required: Bachelor's Degree or B-Tech in Interior Design, Architecture, or Interior Architecture

Apply: careers.raf.co.za/job/Centurion-Facilities-Management-Intern-Gaut/1350688355/

General Requirements

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

Must be a South African citizen

Must be between 18 and 25 years of age

Must be currently unemployed

Must hold a qualification matching the chosen internship stream

Must never have been previously employed in the relevant field

Must never have participated in an internship in the relevant field previously

Must not have previously served as an intern anywhere in South Africa

Will be subjected to a security vetting process

Important: If it is later discovered that an applicant previously served as an intern and did not disclose this, they will be immediately disqualified.

Skills & Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability

Attention to detail and accuracy

Computer literacy (MS Office and related tools)

Ability to work independently and within a team

Professionalism and a willingness to learn