A Day in the Life

• As an intern, you will support the Sales and Clinical teams in driving technology adoption and building strong relationships with clinicians. You will assist with in-OR and Cath-Lab activities, gain exposure to therapy insights, and develop skills to provide training and educational support. This internship offers hands-on experience in how Medtronic partners with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.

Internship details:

• Start Date: November 2025
• Duration: 12 months
• Location: Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), Cape Town
• Working Hours: 40 hours/week
• Work Model: Hybrid / Field-based travel to support clinical stakeholders

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Providing administrative support to the sales function, such as coordinating meetings and appointments within allocated accounts
• Conducting statistical analysis on sales data to support optimal execution and growth objectives
• Maintaining online sales and marketing systems, verifying data accuracy, and liaising with IT to resolve issues
• Administering the field sales forecasting system to provide management with current product sales potential
• Supporting activities within specified accounts to gain training on the Operating Unit (OU) and Sales processes
• Acting as a liaison between Government and Commercial teams regarding pending orders (specific to Government accounts)
• Promoting Medtronic products and services within assigned geographic areas or customer accounts, supporting the sales team in meeting or exceeding targets

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Recently graduated with a degree, preferably in a medical field
• Able to travel to support internal stakeholders
• Must be currently unemployed
• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be under the age of 30
• Must not have participated in a YES programme previously

Would be a plus: 

• Valid driver’s license
• Clinical experience in a hospital setting
• Familiarity with MDT technologies