RAF Attorney: High Court X2

RAF Attorney: High Court X2 – Road Accident Fund

Company Name: Road Accident Fund (RAF) Job Title: RAF Attorney: High Court X2 Location: Mmabatho, North West, South Africa Employment Type: Permanent Salary: R1,028,791 per annum (Total Employment Cost Package) Reference Number: 7141 Closing Date: 10 November 2026

Job Overview

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is inviting applications for two Attorney: High Court positions within its Governance Division.

The successful candidates will provide legal representation and litigation services to the Fund, handling High Court matters involving third-party claims and personal injury litigation.

The role also involves legal research, drafting court documents, providing legal opinions, managing mediation processes, negotiating settlements and handling taxation-related services in accordance with South African legislation.

The appointed attorneys will represent the RAF in court proceedings and provide legal guidance to support the organisation’s legal and operational objectives.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or an equivalent qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in Law or equivalent.
• Must be admitted as an Attorney of the High Court.
• Must have the 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, particularly personal injury litigation.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of South African legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Claims litigation and motor vehicle accident (MVA) law.
• Negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution.
• Legal research and problem-solving skills.
• Communication and stakeholder management.
• People management and leadership.
• Planning, organisation and decision-making.
• Ethics, governance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

1. High Court Litigation: Represent the RAF in third-party claims, court proceedings, tribunals and mediation hearings.

2. Legal Research and Preparation: Conduct legal research, consult witnesses, prepare court documents and draft pleadings.

3. Mediation and Settlements: Manage mediation processes and identify opportunities to settle matters before trial.

4. Legal Advisory Services: Provide legal opinions, advice on contracts and guidance on matters affecting the RAF.

5. Taxation Services: Handle taxation-related matters, including tax bills of costs, in compliance with applicable legislation.

6. Policy and Reporting: Contribute to departmental policies, procedures and management reports.

7. Stakeholder Management: Maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

8. People Management: Lead, motivate and manage staff to achieve departmental objectives.

Salary and Benefits

The advertised salary is R1,028,791 per annum.

The RAF offers a Total Employment Cost (TEC) package. Successful candidates must structure their remuneration packages according to their individual needs. No additional employer contributions are provided.

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How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should:

• Visit the official Road Accident Fund careers website.
• Navigate to the available job opportunities.
• Search for RAF Attorney: High Court X2.
• Use reference number 7141 to identify the vacancy.
• Complete the online application process and submit the required information before the closing date.

Applicants should apply through the official RAF recruitment platform and ensure that all qualifications and professional admission requirements are correctly documented.

Important Notice to Applicants

• Only shortlisted or successful applicants will receive further communication.
• Applicants who do not receive correspondence within six weeks after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
• Security vetting will be conducted on prospective employees.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• The RAF subscribes to employment equity principles, with preference given to people with disabilities.

Scam Warning and Vacancy Verification

Job seekers should be cautious of individuals requesting money in exchange for employment, interviews or guaranteed placement.

The Road Accident Fund does not require applicants to pay recruitment fees.

Before submitting personal information, verify that the vacancy is still advertised on the official RAF recruitment website. Do not rely solely on third-party job advertisements.

Application Details

• Position: RAF Attorney: High Court X2
• Employer: Road Accident Fund
• Location: Mmabatho, North West
• Salary: R1,028,791 per annum
• Reference: 7141
• Closing date: 10 November 2026
• Employment: Permanent