Road Accident Fund (RAF)
Job Details
📌 Job Title: Corporate Communication Intern
🏢 Company: Road Accident Fund (RAF)
📍 Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
📄 Job Type: Fixed-Term Internship Contract
⏳ Duration: 18 Months
💰 Salary/Stipend: R96,000 per annum stipend
📅 Closing Date: 12 May 2026
📌 Reference Number: 6590
💼 Division: 3500
Company Overview
Road Accident Fund (RAF) is a South African public entity responsible for providing financial support and social benefits to individuals affected by motor vehicle accidents. The organisation focuses on delivering equitable assistance and supporting the recovery of qualifying road accident victims.
Road Accident Fund is also committed to youth empowerment and skills development through structured internship programmes that provide graduates with practical workplace exposure and professional development opportunities.
Job Overview
The Corporate Communication Internship at Road Accident Fund offers graduates practical experience in corporate communication, media relations, public relations, digital communication, and stakeholder engagement.
Interns will support internal and external communication initiatives, assist with media coordination, contribute to marketing campaigns, and gain exposure to digital content creation within a professional public sector environment.
This internship is ideal for graduates interested in communications, media, branding, and public engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Communication Support
- Assist with employee engagement and internal communication initiatives
- Support change communication activities
- Contribute to internal messaging and awareness campaigns
Media & Public Relations
- Assist with media relations coordination
- Draft media communiques and communication materials
- Monitor media coverage and public engagement activities
Marketing & Brand Support
- Support marketing campaigns and brand initiatives
- Assist with promotional material distribution
- Contribute to public awareness and visibility initiatives
Digital & Social Media Support
- Assist with social media management and online engagement
- Support digital content creation activities
- Assist with multimedia services including photography, videography, and design support
Qualifications
Education
- Grade 12 / Matric Certificate
- Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in:
- Communication
- Media Studies
- Public Relations
- Marketing
Required Documents
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified Matric Certificate
- Certified Academic Transcript
- Updated CV
- Motivational Letter
Experience
- Must be unemployed
- Must not have worked previously in the relevant field
- Must not have participated in a previous internship programme in the same field
- Must not have served as an intern previously
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Self-motivated and willing to learn
- Organisational and communication abilities
Internship Tips
- Include communication, media, or marketing projects on your CV
- Showcase social media, content creation, or design experience if available
- Keep your motivational letter concise and tailored to communications
- Highlight teamwork, creativity, and communication skills
- Ensure all certified documents are included before submission
- Keep your CV professional, clear, and well-structured
Benefits of Joining the Company
- Gain practical experience in corporate communication and PR
- Exposure to media relations and stakeholder engagement
- Opportunity to develop digital communication skills
- Hands-on experience with social media and branding initiatives
- Structured mentorship and workplace learning
- Professional exposure within a public sector organisation
- Improved employability through practical workplace experience
Company Policy
Road Accident Fund is committed to employment equity, youth development, and fair recruitment practices. Preference may be given to persons living with disabilities in line with organisational employment equity objectives.
Applicants will undergo security vetting and qualification verification processes. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA before submission.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within six weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
To apply for this job please visit careers.raf.co.za.
