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The Road Accident Fund's mission is to provide cover to all road users within the borders of South Africa to rehabilitate and compensate persons injured as a result of motor vehicle accidents in a timely and caring manner, and to actively promote safe use of our roads.

The Organisation requires the services of qualified individuals at its Durban Regional Office for the positions of:

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

OFFICER LITIGATION : T.A.S.K GRADE 10 X2

OL21062019DBN

Location: Durban
Closing Date & Time: 7/2/2019 11:55 PM

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Main purpose of the role: To prepare and defend Magistrate court matters within the Fund's jurisdiction accordingly by the Internal Law Department.

Key Performance Areas

  • Internal defending of all Magistrate Court Summonses.
  • Settle non litigious matters before they are set down for trial.
  • Attend to all litigious matters.
  • Improve on customer satisfaction.
  • Contribute in the elimination of writs.

Qualifications & Experience

  • B Degree in Law at NQF Level 8 or equivalent
  • Admission as an Attorney of the High Court or Advocate.
  • Relevant 3 Years' experience in the Claims party environment.

    Technical and Behavioral Competencies required
  • Third party compensation law.
  • Understanding of the RAF Business Processes.
  • Computer Literate.
  • Sound knowledge of the Amendment Act and Regulations.
  • Sound knowledge of Magistrate Court Rules and Magistrate Court Act.
  • Knowledge of relevant case law and Legislation.
  • Sound Administrative Skills.
  • Analytical.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Personal mastery.
  • Emotional wisdom.
  • Ethics and governance.
  • Customer orientation and customer focus.  

Remuneration

The total cost to company minimum package applicable to this position is 349 998.00 per annum and will be negotiable commensurate with experience.

Closing Date: 02 July 2019

APPLICATIONS CAN BE FORWARDED FOR ATTENTION OF THE RECRUITMENT OFFICER AT  Sthembile.recruitment@raf.co.za  OR Hand delivered at 12 Floor The Embassy Building, 199 Anton Lembede Street (Smith Street) Durban

INSTRUCTION TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS.

  1. Indicate the job applying for on the subject space of the email
  2. Do not submit copies of qualifications and id as these will be requested from shortlisted candidates on the interview date
  3. Submit a short CV-Maximum 5 pages

The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to people from previously disadvantage groups.

Prospective employees will be subjected to security vetting.

 

NB:  Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful