Technical Consultant Intern Neurosurgery

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life. Our 95000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72 million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose growth and impact.

Start your career with Medtronic and gain hands-on experience supporting innovative healthcare technologies. As a Technical Consultant Intern you will work alongside experienced colleagues to support healthcare professionals develop your clinical and technical knowledge and build a strong foundation for your future career in the medical technology industry. This internship offers practical exposure in a fast-paced customer-facing environment where you can contribute to better patient outcomes while learning on the job.

Internship Details:
Start date: November 2026
Duration: 12 months
Locations : Mthatha East London (Eastern Cape) Durban (KwaZulu-Natal)
Working hours: Full-time
Work model: Field-based and office-based with regular travel to customer facilities

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:
Recently graduated with a degree in a medical or health-related field
Proficiency in English with clear written and verbal communication skills
Able to travel to support customer needs
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
Should not be currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in postgraduate studies
Commits to complete 12-month internship

Would be a Plus:
A valid drivers licenc
Customer-focused communication teamwork adaptability and a strong willingness to learn on the job

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

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