(RAF) Paralegal – Polokwane

Road Accident Fund (RAF) Paralegal – Polokwane

Job overview

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Paralegal in its Governance Division.

The successful candidate will provide legal, administrative and technical support to attorneys, particularly in High Court litigation matters. Duties include conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, managing case files, assisting with trial preparation and communicating with stakeholders.

This is a permanent employment opportunity based in Polokwane, Limpopo.

Vacancy details

Detail Information Employer Road Accident Fund (RAF) Job title Paralegal Division Governance Location Polokwane, Limpopo Employment type Permanent Salary R434,656 per annum TASK Grade 10 Reference number 6901 Closing date 10 November 2026 Disability targeted No

Minimum requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Law or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience: At least 3 years’ relevant experience in a legal environment.

Candidates should also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Legal drafting and legislation.
• Ethics and regulatory compliance.
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Governance and policy standards.
• Claims litigation.
• Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) law and legislation.
• Monitoring and evaluation.

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Key responsibilities

1. Legal and administrative support

• Conduct legal research for attorneys.
• Search and verify public records.
• Assist with interviewing clients and witnesses.
• Collect and analyse information for litigation cases.
• Assist with trial preparation.

2. Legal document management

• Assist with preparing legal documents and arguments.
• Summarise depositions and other documents.
• Prepare legal briefs and pleadings.
• Draft discovery documents.
• Organise case files and update registers.

3. Reporting

• Assist with regulatory reporting.
• Prepare management and performance reports.
• Provide progress updates and required submissions.

4. Stakeholder management

• Respond to internal and external enquiries.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Assist with vendor and service-provider coordination.

Important employment information

• The RAF subscribes to employment equity principles.
• Preference will be given to People with Disabilities.
• Security vetting will be conducted on prospective employees.
• Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by SAQA and provide proof.
• Applicants who receive no correspondence within six weeks after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

How to apply

Interested applicants should:

• Visit the official Road Accident Fund careers website.
• Search for the vacancy titled Paralegal – Polokwane.
• Confirm that the reference number is 6901.
• Review the requirements and submit an application through the official recruitment platform before the closing date.
• Ensure that all required qualifications and supporting documents are provided.

Scam warning and vacancy verification

Applicants are advised to exercise caution when applying for jobs.

• The RAF does not require applicants to pay recruitment or application fees.
• Do not share banking details or make payments to individuals claiming to represent the RAF.
• Avoid unofficial recruitment links and suspicious WhatsApp messages.
• Verify the vacancy directly through the official RAF website before submitting personal information.

Closing date: 10 November 2026

Only applications submitted through the official recruitment process should be considered.