Road Accident Fund – Internship: Facilities

The Road Accident Fund is offering a Facilities Internship in Cape Town for unemployed graduates who want practical exposure to fleet, assets, stock, maintenance and facilities administration. This 18-month internship is suited to applicants aged 18 to 25 with a relevant Facilities, Logistics Management or related qualification who can work accurately with records, SAP updates, payments, stock checks and workplace support tasks.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

The Road Accident Fund is inviting applications for its Facilities Internship in Cape Town. The internship forms part of RAF’s youth skills development efforts and gives unemployed graduates an opportunity to gain work-based experience.

The programme will run for eighteen (18) months. The successful applicant will gain exposure to facilities-related administration, fleet support, asset management, stock control, SAP updates, payment-related goods receiving, landlord liaison and general office support.

Who this opportunity may suit

This internship may suit graduates who are interested in facilities management, logistics administration, asset control, stock management and operational support in a public entity environment.

• Unemployed graduates aged between 18 and 25.
• Applicants with a B degree or Diploma in Facilities, Logistics Management or a related field.
• People who have not previously participated in an internship programme related to their qualification.
• Applicants who are detail-oriented and able to work with records and registers.
• People who can communicate clearly and prioritise tasks.
• Applicants who are willing to gain practical workplace exposure in facilities and administration.

What you’ll do / learn

Work-based exposure may include facilities, fleet, stock, asset and administration-related duties.

• Assist with issuing fleet vehicles.
• Support reporting on fleet activities.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable policies.
• Assist with booking fleet services.
• Provide general administration support.
• Assist with asset administration.
• Update the asset register on SAP.
• Physically barcode assets.
• Issue barcodes where required.
• Assist with managing stock and payments.
• Receive goods on SAP for payment purposes.
• Support monthly inventory of stock.
• Assist with managing maintenance matters.
• Liaise with the landlord where required.
• Compile summaries of water and electrical consumption and compare them to meter readings.

Note: This is an 18-month internship. The official listing does not state that permanent employment is guaranteed after completion.

Eligibility requirements

Qualification requirements

• Certified copy of Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• B degree / Diploma in Facilities, Logistics Management or a related field.
• Certified copy of academic transcript.

Applicant requirements

• Must be unemployed / never employed / never participated in an internship programme related to the area of qualification previously.
• Qualification must match the advert.
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 25.
• Only the first 100 CVs will be considered for this position.
• Applicants who previously served as interns and do not disclose this may be disqualified if discovered later.
• No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.

Technical and behavioural competencies

• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Detail orientation.
• Desire and potential to learn.
• Self-motivation.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks as needed.

What facilities administration really involves

Facilities administration supports the day-to-day functioning of an office or operational site. In this role, that may include keeping asset records updated, assisting with fleet vehicles, checking stock, supporting payment processes, helping with maintenance coordination and ensuring that information is captured correctly on systems such as SAP.

For this application, your CV should clearly show your Facilities, Logistics Management or related qualification, computer skills, admin ability, attention to detail and any exposure to stock, assets, fleet, SAP, maintenance coordination, procurement, payments or inventory work. If you completed projects or practical modules linked to logistics or facilities, include those details clearly.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV.
• Motivational letter.
• Certified copy of your ID.
• Certified copy of your Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• Certified copy of your academic transcript.
• B degree / Diploma certificate in Facilities, Logistics Management or related field, if completed.
• SAQA evaluation proof if you have a foreign qualification.
• Any facilities, logistics, SAP, stock control, asset management, administration or computer literacy certificates, if available.
• Clear contact details, including phone number and email address.

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About the sponsor

The Road Accident Fund is a South African public entity that provides social benefit support to people affected by motor vehicle accidents, including financial relief and recovery-related assistance for qualifying individuals. RAF operates through regional and administrative structures that support claims, corporate services, finance, governance, internship programmes and other functions. More information is available on the official Road Accident Fund website and the RAF Careers website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply early because only the first 100 CVs will be considered.
• Make your Facilities, Logistics Management or related qualification easy to find on your CV.
• Attach all required certified documents, including ID, Matric certificate and academic transcript.
• Do not forget the motivational letter.
• Highlight any exposure to fleet, assets, stock, SAP, inventory, maintenance or facilities administration.
• Keep your CV neat and accurate because the role requires detail orientation.
• Apply only through the RAF e-recruitment platform.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without the required Facilities, Logistics Management or related qualification.
• Leaving out the motivational letter.
• Not attaching certified ID, Matric certificate, academic transcript or CV.
• Applying after the first 100 CVs have already been received.
• Applying outside the 18 to 25 age range.
• Failing to disclose previous internship participation.
• Submitting a hand-delivered application instead of applying online.
• Not providing SAQA evaluation proof for a foreign qualification.

Scam warning

Applicants should only apply through the official RAF e-recruitment platform. Do not pay anyone for an internship application, interview, assessment, placement, background check, training or document submission. If someone contacts you through WhatsApp, Facebook or another platform asking for money, treat it as suspicious and verify the vacancy through the official RAF Careers website.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was prepared using the official RAF Careers listing for the Internship: Facilities role, reference number 6768. The listing confirms the job title, Cape Town location, internship type, job posting salary, closing date, 18-month duration, qualification requirements, work-based exposure areas, application instructions and applicant requirements.

The closing date was listed as 22 May 2026 at the time of verification. The listing also states that only the first 100 CVs will be considered and that no hand-delivered applications will be accepted.

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How to apply

1. Open the official RAF Careers application link below.
2. Read the full Internship: Facilities vacancy carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the age, unemployment, qualification and internship-history requirements.
4. Prepare your updated CV, motivational letter and certified supporting documents.
5. Make sure your CV highlights facilities, logistics, administration, stock, fleet or asset-related exposure.
6. Complete the online application through the RAF e-recruitment platform.
7. Submit your application before the closing date and before the first 100 CV limit is reached.
8. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation email you receive.

Application Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Applicants who have not received correspondence within six weeks from the closing date can consider their applications unsuccessful. Security vetting will be conducted on all prospective employees.