Operations Specialist Job Opportunity at Bolt Tanzania — August 2026
Job snapshot
Bolt Tanzania is hiring a Operations Specialist Job Opportunity. The post centres on safe, timely transport operations. The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (On-site / Hybrid model with minimum 12 office days/month).
| Role | Operations Specialist Job Opportunity |
|---|---|
| Employer | Bolt Tanzania |
| Location | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (On-site / Hybrid model with minimum 12 office days/month) |
| Team | Local Operations |
Bolt Tanzania runs transport operations to schedule and standard.
Role overview
As an Operations Specialist focused on Driver Growth, Planning, and City Expansion, you will play a central role in launching, scaling, and managing Bolt's marketplace operations across secondary cities in Tanzania.
The role involves managing end-to-end driver acquisition funnels, optimizing driver onboarding, executing expansion plans, and converting operational data into clear growth strategies to balance supply and demand.
Key Duties & Responsibilities.
Driver Acquisition & Retention: Manage the complete driver acquisition funnel from lead generation to activation and active performance.
Utilize referral programs, scout initiatives, and local activation channels to meet supply targets.
tuning onboarding workflows through driver engagement centers, clinics, and compliance checks to improve retention.
City Expansion & Marketplace Planning: Design and execute structured expansion plans to launch Bolt services in new secondary cities across Tanzania.
monitoring supply-and-demand metrics to maintain healthy, balanced, and sustainable marketplace operations.
Roll out local campaigns to boost driver activity and rider demand simultaneously.
Data Analysis & Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on key operational metrics across driver activation, retention, and city performance.
Translate complex operational data into actionable, prioritized execution plans.
Partner with internal Marketplace, Driver Engagement, and Rider teams to eliminate operational bottlenecks.
Key responsibilities
- Operations Specialist - Driver Growth, Planning & City Expansion.
Requirements
- Professional growth opportunities inside a global technology company active in 50 countries.
- AI Tool Proficiency: Daily utilization of AI tools to optimize productivity, efficiency, and operational output is a baseline expectation at Bolt.
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of practical experience in operations, logistics, mobility, or tech-enabled marketplace environments.
- Career milestone reward: 1-month paid sabbatical following 5 years of service.
- Competitive compensation package covering salary and stock options.
- Prior experience in the Tanzanian market or comparable emerging market landscapes is a useful extra.
- Comprehensive health and wellness perks.
- Technical skills: Strong analytical capabilities with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and data visualization/performance dashboards.
- Competencies: Proven execution mindset, capable of balancing field operations with analytical strategy.
- Excellent communication skills for managing relationships with field teams and cross-functional leadership.
- Proactive, structured problem-solver adaptable to fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments.
Key skills
How to apply
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications directly online via the Bolt Careers Portal on the official Bolt website.
Apply on the Bolt Tanzania site
Common questions
- What role is open?
- Bolt Tanzania is recruiting a Operations Specialist Job Opportunity.
- Where is the job based?
- The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (On-site / Hybrid model with minimum 12 office days/month).
- How do I apply?
- Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the Bolt Tanzania site
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Advert requirement: Experience: 3 to 5 years of practical experience in operations, logistics, mobility, or tech-enabled marketplace environments. Prior experience in the Tanzanian market or comparable emerging market landscapes is a useful extra. What relevant experience or training could you discuss for this non-mandatory criterion? Treat this as optional, not a new eligibility rule. Be honest about experience you do not have.
Advert requirement: Technical skills: Strong analytical capabilities with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and data visualization/performance dashboards. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
Advert requirement: Competencies: Proven execution mindset, capable of balancing field operations with analytical strategy. Excellent communication skills for managing relationships with field teams and cross-functional leadership. Proactive, structured problem-solver adaptable to fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments. Describe a real task where you used this language or communication skill. Explain the audience, the message and how you checked understanding. Use your own example.
Advert requirement: AI Tool Proficiency: Daily utilization of AI tools to optimize productivity, efficiency, and operational output is a baseline expectation at Bolt. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Operations Specialist Job Opportunity position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Operations Specialist Job Opportunity. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Experience: 3 to 5 years of practical experience in operations, logistics, mobility, or tech-enabled marketplace environments. Prior experience in the.
I am especially interested in this role because it gives me an opportunity to apply my strengths, support the organization objectives, and continue growing professionally while delivering reliable results.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position.
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