About Six Rives Africa

Six Rivers Africa (SRA) is a Tanzanian non-profit conservation organization working with TANAPA to protect and restore wilderness and wildlife in Nyerere and Ruaha National Parks.

A core part of its work is improving access to remote areas by building and maintaining roads, airstrips, firebreaks and ranger posts.

SRA is committed to employing and developing Tanzanian staff.

Position Overview

The Tractor driver will report to the Field Operations / Workshop Manager and will operate and maintain SRA tractors and attachments to keep park roads, firebreaks and supply lines open for ranger, research and camp teams.

The role is based at SRA field camps, where accommodation and meals are provided, and rotation follows SRA policy.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities

• Operations: Operate tractors with trailers, slashers and graders for road clearing, firebreaks and haulage of water, fuel and materials.
• Logistics: Transport and deliver supplies safely between camps, ranger posts and work sites.
• Maintenance: Carry out daily checks and routine servicing; report faults promptly.
• Records: Keep logbooks of engine hours, fuel, trips and work completed.
• Safety: Follow TANAPA rules, SRA safety procedures and wildlife-safety protocols.
• Other Duties: Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Tanzanian citizen with Form IV (CSEE) or equivalent.
• VETA/NIT (or equivalent) certificate in heavy plant operation and a valid licence of the required class G
• At least 3 years’ tractor operating experience, ideally in rural or bush settings.
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Fluency in Kiswahili; knowledge of English is an added advantage.
• Desirable: first aid certificate; experience in a national park or conservation project.
• Competencies: Safe, reliable, physically fit, a good team player, and willing to live and work in a remote camp.

• Operate tractors with trailers, slashers and graders for road clearing, firebreaks and haulage of water, fuel and materials.
• Transport and deliver supplies safely between camps, ranger posts and work sites.
• Carry out daily checks and routine servicing; report faults promptly.
• Keep logbooks of engine hours, fuel, trips and work completed.
• Follow TANAPA rules, SRA safety procedures and wildlife-safety protocols.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Tractor operation
• Operation of trailers, slashers and graders
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Routine servicing and fault reporting
• Logbook and record keeping
• Safe transport and logistics
• Fluency in Kiswahili
• Teamwork
• Physical fitness

• Tanzanian citizen
• Form IV (CSEE) or equivalent
• VETA/NIT (or equivalent) certificate in heavy plant operation
• Valid licence of the required class G
• At least 3 years’ tractor operating experience, ideally in rural or bush settings
• Fluency in Kiswahili; knowledge of English is an added advantage
• Desirable: first aid certificate; experience in a national park or conservation project
• Willing to live and work in a remote camp