General Maintenance Assistant

General Maintenance Assistant: Clinvet South Africa

Clinvet SA is widely regarded as one of the leading animal health CRO's globally. We are recruiting for a General Maintenance Assistant within our Maintenance Department at Clinvet South Africa at our Bloemfontein site. This is a fixed-term position for a period of 6 (six) months.


Primary Job Purpose

To conduct all project and/or reactive maintenance-based needs pertaining to the building, refurbishment (tiling, painting, plumbing/carpentry) and repair of structures and/or buildings inclusive of electrical and working at heights utilizing task related machinery and equipment.


Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret blueprints and/or plans along with associated data and calculations to complete the assigned work (including electrical installations, inspections, and repairs) and conduct intermediate troubleshooting techniques and procedures.
  • Conduct cutting, grinding and/or polishing/finishing of materials, structures and/or items fabricated.
  • Conduct identified building, refurbishment (tiling, painting, plumbing/carpentry) and repair of structures and/or buildings and roads inclusive of electrical and working at heights related work as assigned.
  • Carry out assigned HVAC/electrical maintenance and repair work.
  • Conduct inspection of resources, materials, tools and machinery/equipment as well as post job/activity inspections to ensure adherence to specified standards and quality.
  • Handling and storage of chemicals and maintenance consumables in an efficient, safe and environmentally sustainable manner.
  • Record and manage data accurately for departmental and project use.

Qualification, Training and Experience Requirements

  • Grade 12, and at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
  • A relevant qualification (Mechanical or Electrical) will be advantageous
  • Basic Computer Literacy
  • Driver’s License

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Closing Date: 25 August 2026


Employment Equity

The company is committed to ensuring that its internal policies, practices, and systems are free of barriers, emphasize the value of diversity, and promote full participation to ensure dignity, respect, and equal access for all employees. This position qualifies to be filled with a candidate from a previously disadvantaged group as per the company’s employment equity policy provided that all criteria are met by the EE candidate.


Data Protection and Privacy

The Company complies with local and international data protection and privacy legislation. This includes transparency in the processing of personal information processed about job applicants during the recruitment process. By applying for this position, applicants agree to the processing of their personal data in accordance with our recruitment procedure and Privacy Notice available from our website.


Relevant Checks

The Company may perform Criminal and/or other relevant checks on all applicants applying for positions, as is relevant to the position.

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