Clinical Technologist Intern - Cardiovascular

Medtronic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic in South Africa seeks a Clinical Technology Intern to support the commercial team while gaining hands-on clinical, technical and customer engagement experience. The role involves field-based activities and collaboration with healthcare professionals across major cities in SA.

The 12-month internship requires final-year or recent graduates in Clinical Technology with Cardiology specialization, strong English communication, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Currently in final year or recently completed (2026/2027 graduation)
• Clear written and verbal English communication
• Able to travel to support customer needs
• Must be unemployed and a South African citizen under 30
• 12-month internship commitment

Responsibilities

• Support commercial growth within assigned accounts and territory
• Provide clinical and technical support before, during and after procedures
• Assist with case preparation, product demonstrations and first-line product support
• Respond to technical and application-related queries from sales and stakeholders
• Deliver on-site education, consultation and customer follow-up per policies

Skills

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Unemployed

Final-year student

South African citizen

Education

Bachelors in Health Science (Clinical Technology)

National Diploma in Clinical Technology (Cardiology)

Job description

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 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.

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), Johannesburg (Gauteng), 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

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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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.