The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is hiring a qualified Attorney of the High Court to manage complex legal matters and provide litigation and tax services. This is a 3-year fixed-term contract based in Cape Town. The role falls under the Governance Division and offers a total cost-to-company salary of R1,028,791.00.
If you have deep experience in personal injury litigation and are passionate about public service, this could be the ideal next step in your legal career.
Key Responsibilities – RAF Attorney, High Court
- Litigation Services: Represent RAF in all third-party litigation matters in the High Court, including court appearances, mediation, and compliance.
- Legal Advisory: Provide researched legal opinions and strategic guidance on contracts and internal legal matters.
- Taxation Support: Manage tax bill of costs and deliver tax services in compliance with South African regulations.
- Policy Development: Contribute to departmental legal policies and ensure alignment with governance strategies.
- Stakeholder Management: Engage effectively with internal teams, external counsel, and service providers.
- People Management: Lead, motivate, and evaluate a high-performing legal team while driving employment equity goals.
Required Qualifications & Experience For RAF Attorney
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (Postgraduate preferred)
- Admitted Attorney or Advocate with right of appearance in the High Court
- Minimum 5–7 years of legal experience, including 2+ years in personal injury litigation
Skills and Competencies
Legal Expertise:
- High Court litigation
- Claims litigation (RAF-specific)
- MVA law and mediation
Soft & Leadership Skills:
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
- Resilience, ethics, and client orientation
- Conflict resolution and critical thinking
- Change and performance management
RAF Values and Employment Equity
RAF is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from people with disabilities. All applicants must undergo security vetting. International qualifications must be verified through SAQA.
How to Apply
Submit your application before 8 July 2025. If you haven’t received feedback within six weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Visit the Road Accident Fund careers portal for official application details.
