Technical Consultant Intern - Neurosurgery

Medtronic; Mthatha; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is offering a Technical Consultant Intern role in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. The 12-month internship combines field-based and office-based work with regular travel to customer facilities to support clinical and technical needs. Start date is November 2026 and the position is full-time.

Recent graduates with a health-related degree, strong English communication, and willingness to travel are encouraged to apply. Must be unemployed, under 30, and South African citizens.

Qualifications

• Recently graduated with a degree in a medical or health-related field.
• Proficiency in English with clear written and verbal communication.
• Unemployed and under 30 years old; South African citizen.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical and technical needs in procedures and aftercare.
• Assist with case preparation, product demonstrations and installations.
• Provide on-site education and customer follow-up while adhering to policies.
• Respond to technical queries from sales and external stakeholders.
• Support commercial growth within assigned accounts and territory.

Skills

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Education

Medical/health degree

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 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 (Eastern Cape)
• 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 driver's 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.

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.