Unemployed young South Africans with Grade 12 can apply for several Road Accident Fund (RAF) Learnerships 2026 that are still open in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and East London.
The 12-month programmes provide workplace experience in areas including claims administration, medical management and information technology. Most opportunities are aimed at unemployed applicants between 18 and 23 years old who have not previously participated in a similar learnership or worked in the relevant field.
Closing dates range from 17 August to 25 August 2026, depending on the programme. Applicants should use the correct reference number because each opportunity has its own location, requirements and deadline.
Which RAF Learnerships are still open?
The following RAF learnership opportunities are still within their application periods:
- Medical Management Learnership, Cape Town, Ref 7004: closes 17 August 2026
- Technology & Digital Learnership, East London, Ref 6999: closes 17 August 2026
- Claims Learnership, East London, Ref 7008: closes 18 August 2026
- Claims Learnership, Cape Town, Ref 7005: closes 19 August 2026
- Claims Department Learnership, Johannesburg, Ref 7010: closes 19 August 2026
- Technology & Digital Learnership, Cape Town, Ref 6997: closes 19 August 2026
- Technology & Digital Learnership, Johannesburg, Ref 7000: closes 19 August 2026
- Various Claims Learnership, Durban, Ref 7006: closes 25 August 2026
- Claims Learnership, Pretoria, Ref 7012: closes 25 August 2026
- Technology & Digital Learnership, Durban, Ref 6998: closes 25 August 2026
- Technology & Digital Learnership, Pretoria, Ref 7001: closes 25 August 2026
Applicants interested in the two programmes closing on 17 August 2026 should apply immediately.
What can you learn in the RAF Claims programmes?
The Claims learnerships provide practical exposure to the administrative processes involved in handling Road Accident Fund claims.
Depending on the location, learners may assist with receiving and registering files, scanning documents, indexing records, checking claims information, preparing correspondence and maintaining records.
Some programmes also provide exposure to:
- Claims assessment
- Medical appointment administration
- Attorney communication
- Claims investigations
- Assessment of damages
- Medico-legal reports
- Compliance checks
- Preparing claims files
- Court-related claims processes
- Attorney reconciliations
The Durban Various Claims Learnership, reference 7006, offers particularly broad exposure to claims assessment and legal claims administration. It closes on 25 August 2026.
This experience may be useful for young people interested in future careers involving insurance claims, legal administration, financial services, compliance or claims processing.
What do the Technology and Digital learnerships involve?
RAF is also offering Technology & Digital opportunities in East London, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Pretoria.
These programmes provide workplace exposure to everyday business technology and IT support. Learners may work with:
- Computer hardware troubleshooting
- Software installation and support
- Operating systems
- Network connectivity
- Desktop support
- Microsoft Intune
- Device compliance
- Security updates and patches
- Business applications
- ICT incident management
- Equipment and asset verification
- Printer troubleshooting
Applicants interested in information technology should pay close attention to the academic requirements. Some Technology & Digital opportunities specifically require Mathematics in Grade 12.
The Durban Technology & Digital Learnership, reference 6998, also requires Mathematics and supporting documents that include an ID, CV and motivational letter.
What is the Medical Management Learnership?
The Medical Management Learnership in Cape Town, reference 7004, is still open but closes on 17 August 2026.
The programme provides exposure to RAF processes involving medical claims and related administration.
Learners may gain experience with:
- Medical invoice assessments
- Treatment plans
- Care plans
- Hospital case management
- Pre-authorisation processes
- Bill reviews
- Caregiver and invoice payments
- Medical Management assessments
- Administrative and payment processes
This programme may appeal to applicants interested in the administrative side of healthcare funding, medical claims and insurance-related services.
Who can apply for RAF Learnerships 2026?
Requirements differ slightly between programmes, but most applicants need to meet the same basic conditions.
Candidates generally need to:
- Be unemployed
- Be between 18 and 23 years old
- Have completed Grade 12 or Matric
- Not previously have worked in the relevant field
- Not previously have completed a similar learnership
- Not previously have served as a learner
- Be willing to undergo verification
- Be willing to undergo security vetting
Certain Technology & Digital positions require Mathematics, so applicants should check the requirements for the reference number they intend to apply for.
What documents do applicants need?
Supporting documents differ between opportunities.
Applicants may need:
- Certified South African ID
- Certified Matric or Grade 12 certificate
- Statement of Results where accepted
- Academic results where required
- Short CV
- Motivational letter
RAF requires the CV and motivational letter to have a combined maximum length of three pages where this requirement applies.
Applicants should make sure documents are clear and complete before submitting the online application.
Are any RAF learnerships targeted at people with disabilities?
Yes. Some of the current opportunities specifically support RAF’s employment equity objectives.
The Durban Various Claims Learnership, reference 7006, and Durban Technology & Digital Learnership, reference 6998, are identified as disability-targeted opportunities.
People with disabilities who meet the requirements are therefore encouraged to consider these programmes.
Will RAF learners receive a stipend?
Successful learners will receive a monthly stipend.
The vacancy information uses different remuneration fields across the programmes, so a single monthly amount cannot be stated confidently for every opportunity. The final remuneration applicable to each learner will be confirmed through the relevant programme and employment process.
Why should applicants apply early?
Some RAF learnership opportunities state that only the first 100 applications will be considered. This does not mean that 100 learnership positions are available.
Applicants affected by this condition should submit their applications as soon as possible rather than waiting until the closing date.
This is particularly important for opportunities closing on 17, 18 and 19 August 2026.
How do you apply for RAF Learnerships 2026?
Applications must be submitted online through the Road Accident Fund e-Recruitment platform.
No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
Applicants should search for the programme they want and confirm the correct reference number before applying.
The current closing dates are 17 August, 18 August, 19 August and 25 August 2026, depending on the opportunity. Candidates should apply according to the deadline attached to their chosen RAF learnership.
