Career Opportunities at Road Accident Fund

Job description

Purpose of the Job: To provide claims handling to ensure prompt and fair settlement of claims.

Key Performance Areas

• Estimate and update value of loss
• Acquire expert advice
• Quantify benefits
• Make an offer to settle
• Assess and calculate loss of support and funeral accounts
• Evaluate interim payment request
• Liaise with WCC or Employer Individually Liable
• Assist with road shows

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant B. Degree/National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or equivalent qualification
• 3 years claims experience.

Core Competencies

• Detail orientated and analytical thinker
• Decision maker
• Negotiation skills
• Time and Desk Management
• Knowledge of RAF Act, Amendment Act and third party law
• Knowledge of updates of earnings table, pension fund and the impact on loss of support
• Knowledge of rules of collateral and accelerated benefits.
• Computer literacy
• Logical thinking, sound reasoning & accuracy.

Closing date: 27 June 2017

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Job description

Purpose of the job: The incumbent will be responsible for the effective and efficient processing of valid writs.

Key Performance Areas

• Assess writs.
• Initiate SLA breaches by Panel Attorneys.
• Instruct Panel Attorney to oppose motion applications or to set aside invalid writs.
• Initiate referrals to Recourse and Recoveries.
• Monitor and manage compliance with RAF tariffs.
• Authorize valid writs within prescribed time frames.
• Prevent accumulation of interest and sheriff costs.
• Compile and maintain statistics on departmental activities for management re-reporting.
• Keep records of writs, and referrals to Recourse and Recoveries.
• Attend to queries.

Qualifications & Experience

• B Degree in Law at NQF Level 6/7 or equivalent
• Relevant 3 years’ experience in a Claims/ Legal environment.

Technical and Behavioral competencies:

• Computer literacy.
• Communication (Written, verbal, listening).
• Customer service orientated.
• Decision making abilities.
• Results/performance driven.
• Attention to details.
• Assertiveness and professionalism.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Closing Date: 27 June 2017