Company Overview

Van Mo Safaris is an Arusha-based tour operator in Tanzania specializing in luxury and private, tailor-made safari adventures across East Africa. Operating with a focus on immersive wildlife encounters, the company designs customized itineraries spanning prime destinations in Tanzania’s Northern Circuit—including Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara—as well as southern reserves like Nyerere (Selous) and Ruaha, plus coastal extensions to Zanzibar. They utilize modern, specially customized 4×4 safari vehicles and partner with high-end lodges and camps to provide a balance of authentic bush wilderness and comfortable, modern amenities.

The company emphasizes local expertise, led by a team of experienced driver-guides and safari planners who bring deep knowledge of regional ecosystems and wildlife behavior. Van Mo Safaris caters to a wide range of travelers—from couples and private small groups to families—offering tailored experiences such as Great Migration tracking, hot air balloon safaris, birding odysseys, and cultural village visits. Beyond game drives, they also integrate sustainable tourism practices and cultural engagement into their travel packages to connect visitors authentically with local communities and landscapes.

Job Role Context

Van Mo Safaris is seeking a qualified and experienced Workshop Supervisor to oversee workshop operations, supervise mechanics and drivers, and ensure safari vehicles are properly maintained and reliable for field operations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Comprehensive mechanical expertise in diagnosing, maintaining and troubleshooting Toyota 1HZ engines.
• Strong knowledge of 4×4 safari vehicles, diesel systems, vehicle electronics, transmissions, suspensions and braking systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise and train workshop mechanics and drivers effectively.
• A valid driving licence.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours when required.

• Oversee workshop operations.
• Supervise mechanics and drivers.
• Ensure safari vehicles are properly maintained and reliable for field operations.
• Lead, supervise and train workshop mechanics and drivers effectively.

• Mechanical expertise in diagnosing, maintaining and troubleshooting Toyota 1HZ engines.
• Knowledge of 4×4 safari vehicles, diesel systems, vehicle electronics, transmissions, suspensions and braking systems.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Training skills.
• Valid driving licence.

• Comprehensive mechanical expertise in diagnosing, maintaining and troubleshooting Toyota 1HZ engines.
• Strong knowledge of 4×4 safari vehicles, diesel systems, vehicle electronics, transmissions, suspensions and braking systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise and train workshop mechanics and drivers effectively.
• A valid driving licence.