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Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 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.\nA Day in the Life\nJoin a team where innovation meets real-world impact. As a Sales Intern, you will gain exposure to the medical technology industry, work alongside experienced sales and clinical professionals, and contribute to initiatives that improve healthcare and patient outcomes.\nThis internship provides structured learning, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to develop commercial, clinical, technical, and customer-facing skills while supporting healthcare professionals and customers across assigned territories.\nInternship Detail s:\nStart date: November 2026\nDuration: 12 months\nLocations : Gqeberha (Eastern Cape), Bloemfontein (Free State); Potchefstroom (North West)\nWorking hours: Full-time\nWork model: Field-based and office-based, with regular travel to customer facilities\nResponsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:\nSupport customer engagement and account management activities by working alongside Sales Representatives, Clinical Specialists\nAssist with clinical and technical support activities, including product demonstrations, case preparation, procedure support, customer training, and educational initiatives under appropriate supervision.\nCoordinate administrative and operational activities, including quotations, purchase-order follow-up, reporting, presentations, customer inquiries, and maintenance of accurate records\nAssist with inventory and consignment management to ensure product availability, stock accuracy, and compliance with business procedures.\nDevelop knowledge of Medtronic products, therapies, disease states, and healthcare pathways to effectively support customer needs and business objectives.\nCollect and communicate market insights, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence through approved channels.\nMaintain accurate records and ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and ethical business practices.\nRequired Knowledge and Skills:\nRecently graduated with a degree in Health Sciences or Life Sciences or Biomedical Sciences or Medical Sciences or Nursing or Business or Marketing\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.\nAble to travel to support customer needs\nMust be currently unemployed\nMust be a South African citizen\nMust be under the age of 30\nMust not have participated in a YES programme previously\nShould not be currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in postgraduate studies\nCommits to complete 12-month internship\nWould be a Plus:\nA valid driver’s license.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team and build positive relationships with customers and colleagues.\nPrevious exposure to a clinical, theatre, healthcare, or medical technology environment.\nExperience supporting customer engagement, education activities, or field-based work.\nPhysical Job Requirements\nThe 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.\nRecruitment Fraud Alert\nWe are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:\nApply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.\nMedtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.\nIf you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.\nIf you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at .\nBenefits & Compensation\nMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package\nA commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. 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