Leon Swart is an experienced EOD and mine detection professional seeking a new opportunity. He has over 20 years of experience in law enforcement, security, and humanitarian mine action across Africa and the Middle East. His background includes EOD training and certifications, mine detection dog handling and training, and management roles on international contracts. He is skilled in operations management, team leadership, and working collaboratively in diverse cultural environments.

1. LEON SWART
Objective
To be an integral part of a dynamic institution where my enthusiasm and hard work will lead
to success not only for me but also for the institution I represent. I need to be part
of a progressive team where creative thinking and collaboration solves problems and contributes
to the well being of the institution.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal details
Name: Swart, Leon
Address: Plot 36
Azalea Street
Rynoue
Pretoria
South Africa
Telephone: + 27 83 662 2559
+ 27 84 510 4382
E-mail address: leon119za@yahoo.co.uk
Skype: hycke13
DOB: 23 November 1968
Age: 46
Nationality: South African
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Courses and Education
 Basic Demining and IMAS Level 1 EOD Course (Mechem, South Africa 2014)
 IMAS Level 2 and 3 EOD Course (Mechem, South Africa 2014)
 Diploma Operations Management ( Stonebridge College, UK, 2014)
 Patrol/ Explosives Detection K9 Course (Hill Country, USA, 2011)
 OSHA General Industry (OSHA Campus, USA, 2010)
 Ronco BESF Guard Force Security Course ( Pretoria, South Africa, 2006)
 Ronco BESF Weapons Training Course ( Pretoria, South Africa, 2006)
 Ronco BESF First Aid Course (Pretoria, South Africa, 2006)
 Level 1 EOD Course ( Minetech, South Africa, 1999)
 Basic Deminers Course ( Minetech, South Africa, 1999)
 Mine Detection Dog Course ( Mine Dog Center, South Africa, 1998)
 SWAT ( Special Weapons and Tactics) (SAPS, South Africa, 1996)

2.  Explosives Handling and Identification Course ( SAPS, South Africa, 1995)
 Explosives K9 Detection Course (SAPS, South Africa, 1995)
 Basic K9 Handlers Course (SAPS, South Africa, 1989)
 Explosives Handling and Identification Course ( SAPS, South Africa, 1989)
 Explosives K9 Detection Course (SAPS, South Africa, 1989)
 Ops Medic Course Level 1 (SAPS, South Africa, 1988)
 Counter Insurgency Course (SAPS, South Africa, 1988)
 Riot Control Course (SAPS, South Africa, 1987)
 Basic Training-South African Police ( 1987)
Summary
Twenty (20) years with progressive work experience in Law Enforcement, Force protection,
Physical Security, Leadership, Problem Solving, Humanitarian Mine Action, EOD
Operations, MDD Operations and Management, Quality Assurance and Quality Control,
Specialized Canine (K9) Training, Operations Management. Sixteen (16) years experience in
international contracting and explosives and mine detection operations in various conflict
and post conflict countries, such as Somaliland, Kosovo, Bosnia, Mozambique, Iraq, South
Lebanon and Afghanistan.
Professional Expertise
 Basic Demining and IMAS Level 1 EOD Course (Mechem, South Africa 2014)
 IMAS Level 2 and 3 EOD Course (Mechem, South Africa 2014)
 Diploma Operations Management ( Stonebridge College, UK, 2014)
 Patrol/ Explosives Detection K9 Course (Hill Country, USA, 2011)
 Level 1 EOD Course ( Minetech, South Africa, 1999)
 Basic Deminers Course ( Minetech, South Africa, 1999)
 Mine Detection Dog Course ( Mine Dog Center, South Africa, 1998)
 Explosives Handling and Identification Course ( SAPS, South Africa, 1995)
 Explosives K9 Detection Course (SAPS, South Africa, 1995)
 Explosives Handling and Identification Course ( SAPS, South Africa, 1989)
 Explosives K9 Detection Course (SAPS, South Africa, 1989)
Skills
 Excellent management and personnel skills with a calm and diplomatic disposition.
 Excellent communication skills.
 Able to understand the cultural and political environment and work well with local
authorities.
 Able to work independently and still be a good team player.
 Live and work well in austere environments.
 Good computer skills.
 Able to work under high stress situations.
 Able to work with local nationals.

3. International Employment History
July-August 2014-Operational Consultant
Minetech International
Exxon Mobil- West Qorna Oilfield, Basrah, Iraq
May-December 2013-Kennel Master
K9 Global Solutions
Sallyport- Tikrit Air Force Base, Iraq
September 2011-January 2013-Operations Manager
American K9 Detection Services
US State Department, Iraq
March 2007-July 2011-Explosives Detection Dog Handler
Ronco Consulting
US State Department, Iraq
February 2005-February 2007- Team Leader/EDD Handler
Canine Associates international/ American K9 Detection Services
NATO and US Department of Defense, Afghanistan
August 1998-January 2005- MDD Handler/ Supervisor/ Trainer/QA/ Project Manager
Minetech/Mine Dog Center South Africa
Handicap International
Western Atlas
Saint Barbara Foundation
Norwegian Peoples Aid
Danish Church Aid
UNDP
UNOPS
UNHCR
Contracts completed in Mozambique, Bosnia, Kosovo, Somaliland and Lebanon
Languages
Afrikaans and English (Fluent)
References
Chris Rector
Director OCONUS Operations
K2 Detection Services
+1 407 409 3676
Jmp_mstr@yahoo.com

4. Blaine Butler
Manager Ronco Consulting
+27 84 276 2641
blainepb@yahoo.com
Birgitta Marais
Owner Regal K9
+ 27 83 263 8264
Regaldogs21@yahoo.com