Are you a fresh graduate looking to make life better through innovative health technology? Philips South Africa is inviting talented graduates to join their 12-month Internship Programme in Johannesburg.
This isn’t just an admin role—you will be working with a dynamic team on Personal Health brands, supporting key accounts, and driving marketing deliverables that impact real-world sales.
Position Details:
- Company: Philips South Africa (Personal Health Division)
- Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid – 40 hours/week)
- Duration: 12 Months
- Start Date: 01 June 2026
- Job Type: Full-time Graduate Internship
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Sales, Marketing, or a relevant field.
- Academic Record: Minimum 60% pass rate (must have completed all modules).
- Recency: Graduates from post-2022 are preferred.
- Citizenship: Must be a South African Citizen (by birth or naturalisation prior to 27 April 1994).
- Documentation: Recently updated CV, certified copies of qualifications, Full Academic Transcript, and certified SA ID.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sales Support: Assist Key Account Managers with customer requests and manage back-end sales tracking.
- Market Analysis: Perform competitor research, pricing analysis, and brand data entry.
- Promotion Coordination: Help manage retailer promotional grids, track online/in-store listings, and consolidate broadsheets.
- Marketing Collateral: Assist in preparing launch materials, spec sheets, barcodes, and images for new products.
- Event Support: Help with “Above the Line” and “Below the Line” (ATL/BTL) materials for conferences and in-store activations.
Why Join Philips?
- Six Years of Success: Join a proven programme that prioritizes graduate growth.
- Cross-Functional Exposure: Work across Marketing, Finance, Pricing, and Logistics.
- Innovative Culture: Participate in brainstorming sessions for local campaigns and new product launches.
How to Apply:
Applications must be comprehensive. Ensure all certified documents and your transcript are attached, as incomplete applications will not be shortlisted.
Career Advice for Philips Applicants
- ATL vs. BTL Knowledge: Philips mentions “Above the Line” and “Below the Line” materials.
- ATL refers to mass media (TV, Radio, Billboard).
- BTL refers to targeted local activations (In-store displays, direct mail, brochures).
- Mentioning your understanding of these in your cover letter shows you are “industry-ready.”
- The “60%” Bar: Like Mondi, Philips is strict on the 60% average. Ensure your transcript clearly shows your marks for core modules like Market Research or Consumer Behavior.
- Data Proficiency: A huge part of this role is tracking sales and promotional grids in Excel. Highlight your ability to use VLOOKUPs or create pivot tables to stand out.
Possible Interview Questions
Technical & Marketing
- “What is a Personal Health brand of ours that you admire, and how would you improve its visibility in a South African retailer like Clicks or Dis-Chem?”
- “How do you ensure data accuracy when managing barcodes and spec sheets for a new product launch?”
- “Explain the difference between a ‘Sales’ focus and a ‘Marketing’ focus in a corporate environment.”
Behavioral
- “Philips values ‘surprising yourself.’ Tell us about a time you took on a task you weren’t sure you could handle and succeeded.”
- “How do you handle a situation where a Marketing deliverable is delayed, but the Sales team needs it for a customer meeting?”