Philips South Africa is offering exciting internship opportunities for 2025 across various fields, providing graduates with an opportunity to gain practical experience in a world-class health technology company. These 12-month internships are designed to equip young professionals with hands-on skills, industry knowledge, and valuable corporate exposure.
The available roles span multiple disciplines, including Radiography, Commercial Sales, Legal Support, and Field Service Engineering.
Internship Positions Available
1. Radiographer Intern – Johannesburg
As a Radiographer Intern, the selected candidate will provide technical support for product sales and coordination, helping drive Philips’ healthcare business forward. This role includes supporting Account Managers with clinical and technical product expertise and assisting in business forecasting and sales operations.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a 2023-2025 graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering.
- Must have achieved at least 60% in all completed modules.
- Must be fluent in English.
2. Commercial Sales Support Intern – Johannesburg
This internship provides an opportunity for a young graduate to gain experience in sales support, supplier management, and administrative coordination. The intern will be responsible for managing purchase orders, liaising with third-party suppliers, and assisting in arranging trade shows and sales demonstrations.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a 2023-2025 graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any field.
- Must have achieved at least 60% in all completed modules.
- Must be fluent in English.
3. Legal Support Intern – Johannesburg
The Legal Support Intern will play a critical role in supporting Philips’ legal department by drafting legal documents, conducting case law research, and managing legal compliance policies. The role also involves providing regulatory updates and assisting in corporate legal matters.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a 2023-2025 graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law or Legal Studies.
- Must have achieved at least 60% in all completed modules.
- Must be fluent in English.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills are highly desirable.
- Previous legal experience is preferred but not mandatory.
4. Field Service Engineer Intern – Cape Town
The Field Service Engineer Intern will support Philips’ customers by performing technical fault-finding, planned maintenance, and troubleshooting of Philips medical equipment. The intern will work alongside experienced Field Service Engineers and gain hands-on experience in diagnosing and resolving mechanical, hardware, and software issues.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a 2023-2025 graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering: Light Current, Computer Systems, or Biomedical Engineering.
- Must have achieved at least 60% in all completed modules.
- Must be fluent in English.
What Philips Offers Interns
Philips ensures that its interns receive practical exposure and mentorship through an intensive learning program that bridges the gap between academia and corporate work experience.
Interns will benefit from:
- A 12-month employment contract.
- A competitive internship salary.
- A tailored training program that enhances professional skills.
- Supportive corporate culture fostering growth and teamwork.
- Opportunities to contribute to impactful healthcare projects.
Work Culture at Philips
Philips believes in a hybrid work model, ensuring that office-based teams work together at least three days per week. For roles requiring fieldwork, such as the Field Service Engineer Intern, most tasks will be conducted at customer or supplier locations.
Philips fosters an environment where employees are encouraged to learn, grow, and innovate. This internship experience provides networking opportunities, career development workshops, and exposure to real-world healthcare challenges.
Recruitment Process
Candidates interested in these exciting internship opportunities will go through a structured recruitment process, which includes:
- HireVue Video Interview – A pre-recorded interview where candidates respond to structured questions.
- Personal Recruiter Interview – A one-on-one interview conducted via Microsoft Teams.
- Business Interview with the Hiring Manager – The final stage of the process, to be completed before March 31st, 2025.
Philips encourages all eligible South African graduates to apply, even if they do not meet all the requirements. The company values diversity and inclusion, and candidates with the potential to grow within the organization will be considered.
How to Apply
Graduates who meet the eligibility criteria and are eager to launch their careers with a leading global health technology company are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
Philips invites all interested candidates to submit their applications through the company’s official career portal. For those ready to take the next step in their professional journey, this is an opportunity to gain real-world experience, mentorship, and exposure to groundbreaking healthcare technology.
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