Senior Technical Consultant

Medtronic Plc; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in South Africa is seeking a Senior Technical Consultant to support sales and provide technical consultancy in cardiovascular cases. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Health Science and at least 4 years of experience in the medical device industry. The position requires travel 50% of the time and expertise in customer relations and technical consultancy. Competitive salary and flexible benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package

World-class training and development opportunities

Professional growth in a varied and challenging role

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in the medical device industry or hospital environment.
• Experience with EPS, Cryo & RF Ablation, Pacemaker & ICD implantation cases is preferred.
• CRICE certification will be provided if not already completed.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales revenue and market share targets for a specified region.
• Conduct on-site education and consulting.
• Provide technical expertise to sales representatives.
• Support marketing programs with specific activities.
• Monitor field inventory effectively.

Skills

Technical consultancy

Sales support

Customer relations

Product knowledge

Cardiovascular anatomy understanding

Presentation skills

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, Clinical Technology, or related field

Job description

Senior Technical Consultant – Locations: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa; Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa; Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Full‑time position posted today (R).

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales revenue and market share targets for a specified region by supporting EPS, Cryo & RF Ablation, Pacemaker & ICD implantation cases including programming & follow‑up, loading, and providing technical consultancy in CathLab.
• Conduct on‑site education and consulting, and support establishment and maintenance of customer relations with healthcare professionals and organizations in the name of Medtronic.
• Provide technical expertise to sales representatives, other sales functions and customers through sales presentations, product demonstrations, installation and maintenance of company products.
• Support sales & marketing programs with specific complimentary activities as provided by the Marketing team.
• Ensure the highest level of product knowledge is attained and maintained.
• Monitor field inventory effectively to ensure appropriate levels of inventory in each location relative to demand.
• Complete cycle counts of all required field locations on time and follow up on any missing stock.
• Retrieve all expiring product from field locations and return to the warehouse prior to expiry.
• All activities must be performed in compliance with the local Quality System.
• Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies, or governmental regulations.
• Travel requirement 50% of the time (this includes regionally and nationally if needed).

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, Clinical Technology, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in the medical device industry and/or working in a hospital environment; technical consultant experience for EPS, Cryo & RF Ablation, Pacemaker & ICD implantation cases is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of cardiovascular anatomy.
• Familiarity with CathLab environment, including sterilization and radiation protocols.
• Flexibility, dedication, hands‑on working approach with ability to present technical know‑how.
• English knowledge (B2 and above).
• CRICE certification will be transferred if completed; otherwise it will be provided. Any experience as CathLab Technician is highly preferred in this role.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not exhaustive.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• World‑class training and development opportunities.
• Professional growth in a varied and challenging role.

About Medtronic

Medtronic leads global healthcare technology, boldly addressing the most challenging health problems facing humanity by creating innovative solutions. Our mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life, uniting a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart—putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people.

Commitments

• Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world.
• Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities.
• Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life‑long learning.

Life‑Transforming Technologies

No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives and empower patients to live on their terms.

Better Outcomes for Our World

Our mission to improve human welfare drives us beyond the bottom line, advancing healthcare, society, and equity with every design.

Insight‑Driven Care

Fresh viewpoints fueled by cutting‑edge AI, data, and automation shape the future of healthcare technology and define the next generation of breakthroughs in care.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Medtronic provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. This employer participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

All credentialing requirements in healthcare settings are considered essential functions of the job.