A Day in the Life
Start your career with Medtronic and gain hands-on experience supporting healthcare professionals across South Africa. As a Clinical Technology Intern in the Commercial team, you will work alongside experienced colleagues to build your clinical, technical and customer engagement skills while contributing to better access to innovative healthcare technologies. This role will give you exposure to customer support, procedure preparation and on-site education in a dynamic, field-based environment.
Internship Details
•Start date: November 2026 (Flexible start date)
•Duration: 12 months
•Location: Cape Town (Western Cape), Durban (KwaZulu-Natal), Pretoria (Gauteng)
•Working hours: 40 h/week
•Work model: Field-based travel to support clinical stakeholders
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned
•Support commercial growth within assigned accounts and the broader territory.
•Provide clinical and technical support before, during and after procedures.
•Assist with case preparation, product demonstrations, installations and first-line product support, as appropriate to the role.
•Respond to technical and application-related queries from sales colleagues and external stakeholders.
•Help deliver on-site education, consultation and customer follow-up while following Medtronic policies and hospital protocols.
Required Knowledge and Skills
•Currently in the final year of studies, with graduation expected in 2026/2027, or recently completed studies
•A Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical Technology or a National Diploma in Clinical Technology, specialization in Cardiology
•Clear written and verbal communication skills in English
•Able to travel to support customer needs
•Must be currently unemployed
•Must be South African citizen
•Must be under the age of 30
•Have not participated in a YES programme previously
•Should not be currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in postgraduate studies
•Commits to complete 12-month internship
Would be a plus
•Driving license
•Strong technical aptitude and a willingness to learn medical technologies across relevant therapy areas
•Proactive team player with problem-solving and organizational skills
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package, with a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support employees at every career and life stage.
