Learnership: Various Claims (X2)

Job description

The Road Accident Fund is committed to youth skills development, providing learners with an opportunity to gain work-based experience. Applications are invited for the Various Claims Learner from unemployed learners between the age of 18 and 23. The learnership program will run for a period of twelve (12) months. Verification process will be undertaken to verify whether you have previous work anywhere within the Republic of South Africa.

Requirements

• A copy of Grade 12 / Matric certificate / Statement of Results
• A copy of your ID
• Your CV and motivational letter

Responsibilities

• Work based exposure may include the following:
• Assessment of claims,
• Preparing memorandums and summaries,
• Checking correspondence
• Claims investigation in civil or other damages claims
• Experience in the drafting of pleadings or other applications or court processes
• Assessment of damages in civil matters to quantify claims – assessment of injuries, perusal of medico legal reports, other quantum documents ie employment records
• Taking instructions from superiors and preparing file after instructions received or given to other stakeholders – ie counsel, secretary, experts, state attorneys, investogators, , attorneys
• Consultations with attorneys
• Preparation of memorandums to give advice or guidance on management of a claim or leal process
• Ability to interact with a team and adhere to deadlines and awareness of implications of timeframes in line with court rules
• Management of court processes – ie summons and writs – admin skills to be good
• Adhoc tasks
• Negotiations with attorneys iro bills of costs.
• Implementation of Directives and Policy
• Preparing Recons for attorneys
• Background iro legal costs within the RAF.
• Technical and behavioral competencies required
• The successful candidate will be required to display the following competencies in this role:
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Detail orientation
• Desire and potential to learn
• Self-motivated
• Basic computer skills
• Prioritize tasks as needed
• Remuneration
• The Intern will be awarded a monthly stipend.

Application tips

• •Learnerships are for people with little or no experience — apply even if your CV is short.
• •Include your latest results, even if you did not pass every subject.
• •Mention that you are unemployed and available immediately.