Road Accident Fund Internship Programme 2026 | Assurance & Monitoring

Internship Overview

Position: Intern: Assurance & Monitoring
Organisation: Road Accident Fund
Reference Number: 6592
Location: Centurion
Employment Type: Internship
Duration: 18 Months
Salary: R96,000 per year stipend
Closing Date: 12 May 2026

The Road Accident Fund is inviting unemployed graduates to apply for the Intern: Assurance & Monitoring Internship Programme 2026. This opportunity is aimed at young graduates between the ages of 18 and 25 who want workplace experience in internal auditing, governance, risk management, compliance, and assurance monitoring.

About the Road Accident Fund Internship Programme

The Road Accident Fund Internship Programme supports youth development by giving graduates practical work experience aligned with their qualifications and career interests.

The internship provides exposure to assurance and internal control processes within one of South Africa’s major public entities. Successful applicants will work with experienced professionals while gaining practical knowledge in governance, compliance, monitoring, and auditing environments.

The programme runs for 18 months and offers structured workplace learning and mentorship.

The mission of the Road Accident Fund is to provide financial relief and social support to people affected by motor vehicle accidents in South Africa.

Purpose of the Internship

The internship aims to:

• Support youth skills development
• Provide practical workplace experience
• Develop graduates in assurance and monitoring functions
• Improve employability for unemployed graduates
• Build future talent within the organisation

A verification process will be conducted to confirm whether applicants previously worked anywhere in South Africa.

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Internship Duties and Responsibilities

Interns may assist with the following duties:

• Supporting internal control reviews
• Assisting with control self-assessment activities
• Monitoring corrective action plans
• Tracking implementation progress
• Reviewing assurance work in processing centres and regions
• Maintaining monthly Combined Assurance Dashboards
• Assisting with meeting administration and minutes
• Drafting agendas and sending meeting invitations
• Contributing to reports and submissions
• Responding to stakeholder requests and inquiries

The role provides exposure to governance and assurance systems used within the public sector.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• Certified copy of Grade 12 or Matric certificate
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Certified academic transcript
• Updated CV
• Motivational letter

Applicants must also hold one of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Internal Auditing
• Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing
• Risk Management qualification
• Governance qualification
• Compliance qualification
• Auditing qualification

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Who Can Apply?

Applicants must:

• Be unemployed
• Be between 18 and 25 years old
• Never have worked in the field of Internal Auditing, Governance, Compliance, Risk Management, or Auditing
• Never have participated in a related internship programme before
• Not have previously served as an intern

Applicants who fail to disclose previous internship experience may be disqualified.

Skills and Competencies Required

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Self-motivation
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to prioritize tasks

Road Accident Fund Values

The organisation values:

• Integrity
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence
• Empathy

Monthly Stipend

Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend during the 18 month internship programme.

The advertised annual internship remuneration is R96,000.

Important Application Instructions

Applicants should carefully follow all application requirements.

Important Notes

• Only online applications submitted through the RAF e-recruitment platform will be accepted
• No hand-delivered applications will be considered
• Applications without academic transcripts will not be considered
• Applicants may apply for a maximum of 3 internship positions
• A separate application is required for each reference number
• Only the first 100 applications received will be considered

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Employment Equity

The Road Accident Fund supports employment equity and preference may be given to persons living with disabilities.

Security Vetting and SAQA Requirements

Shortlisted candidates will undergo security vetting.

Applicants with foreign qualifications must have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority and provide proof of SAQA evaluation.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the RAF careers portal.

Official Application Source:
Road Accident Fund Careers Portal

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 12 May 2026.

Applicants who do not receive feedback within six weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.