Job Details

• Employer: Road Accident Fund (RAF)
• Position: RAF Attorney: High Court x2
• Division: Governance
• Reference Number: 5602
• Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
• Employment Type: Permanent
• T.A.S.K Grade: 16
• Salary: R1,028,791.00 Total Employment Cost Package
• Closing Date: 1 September 2026

About the Road Accident Fund

• The Road Accident Fund provides timely and equitable assistance to people affected by motor vehicle accidents.
• The Fund provides appropriate social benefits to qualifying individuals to support financial relief and recovery.

Purpose of the Job

• Manage all allocated High Court matters within the RAF.
• Provide litigation services and legal advice.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions.
• Perform taxation-related services, including tax bills of costs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable South African laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Research and prepare litigation matters for trial.
• Consult with client departments, representatives and witnesses.
• Draft pleadings and other legal documents.
• Manage and participate in mediation processes.
• Represent the RAF in third-party claims and related litigation.
• Attend court appearances, tribunals, mediation hearings and inquiries.
• Manage legal files from opening through to conclusion.
• Approve instructions for expert witnesses and assessors.
• Assess files early and recommend appropriate settlements.
• Provide legal advice on contracts and other legal matters.
• Prepare legal opinions and conduct legal research.
• Provide taxation services in accordance with applicable laws.
• Prepare reports, briefings, presentations and other documentation.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the recruitment, development and performance management of staff.

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Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualification in Law or equivalent.
• Admission as an Attorney of the High Court.
• Right of Appearance in the High Court.
• 5–7 years of relevant legal experience after graduation or admission.
• At least 2 years of experience in the relevant area of expertise.
• Experience in Personal Injury Litigation is required.

Key Competencies

• Resilience and communication.
• Working with people.
• Planning, organising and coordinating.
• Judgement and decision-making.
• Ethics and values.
• Client service orientation.
• Change management.
• Coaching and mentoring.
• Conflict management.
• Critical and innovative thinking.
• People management.
• Risk management.
• Stakeholder development and relations.
• Reporting and presentation skills.

Technical Skills

• Legislation and regulatory knowledge.
• Ethics and compliance.
• Governance.
• Claims litigation.
• Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) law and legislation.
• Negotiation.
• Conflict resolution.
• Problem-solving and analysis.
• Mediation.
• Monitoring and evaluation.
• Policy and standards.

Additional Information

• RAF offers a Total Employment Cost Package with no additional employer contributions.
• Successful candidates must structure their packages according to their individual needs.
• The RAF subscribes to employment equity principles.
• Preference will be given to People with Disabilities.
• Security vetting will be conducted on prospective employees.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA, with proof of evaluation provided.
• Applicants who receive no correspondence within six weeks after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

How to Apply

• Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply for the RAF Attorney: High Court x2 position.
• Use Reference Number 5602 when applying.
• Ensure that all qualification, admission and experience requirements are met.
• Submit the application before the 1 September 2026 closing date.

Closing Date: 1 September 2026
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Reference: 5602