Cato & Associates SDF Services Ministerium Excellentiam
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Practical, compliant workplace training & consulting

We help organisations meet Skills Development, Occupational Health & Safety, Labour Relations, and Employment Equity requirements — with functional training and hands-on support.

Established 2017
Functional training
Practical compliance support

About Our Company

Ministerium Excellentiam: Promoting excellence in skills development, compliance, and workplace transformation.

At Cato SDF Services, we help organisations of all sizes meet their Skills Development, Occupational Health & Safety, Labour Relations, and Employment Equity requirements. Since our establishment in 2017, we’ve worked alongside businesses across multiple sectors — offering practical compliance solutions, functional training, and expert consulting support.

Our Services

Skills Development

  • Conduct Training Needs Analyses
  • Validate and verify training service providers
  • Compile and submit Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR)
  • Provide Skills Development compliance assistance
  • Facilitate functional training sessions

Occupational Health & Safety (Act 85 of 1993)

  • Safety audits and legal compliance support
  • Baseline and task-based risk assessments
  • Development of safe working and operating procedures
  • Fire risk assessments
  • Safety incident investigations
  • Legal liability and safety induction training

Employment Equity

  • Compile and implement Employment Equity Plans
  • Establish Employment Equity Committees
  • Conduct Employment Equity and Diversity Training

Labour Relations

  • Draft and review employment contracts
  • Develop disciplinary codes and procedures
  • Chair internal disciplinary hearings
  • Advise on general labour law compliance

Training & Development Courses

Functional and practical training — delivered on-site or at a venue, depending on your needs.

Safety Training

  • Safety Representative
  • Risk Assessment
  • Incident Investigation
  • Basic Fire Fighting
  • First Aid (Functional)
  • Safety Induction

Management & Soft Skills

  • Management and supervisory skills
  • Communication and conflict handling
  • Assertiveness and problem solving
  • Diversity in the workplace

Contact Us

Address 9 Jack Hindon Street, Vanderbijlpark, 1911, Gauteng
Phone 072 910 9999
Office Hours Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00

Why Choose Us?

  • Established in 2017, backed by years of industry experience
  • Supported by strategic partnerships with credible, knowledgeable experts
  • Proven record of collaboration with government institutions and private sector clients
  • Flexible service approach tailored to each client’s needs
  • Committed to excellence, compliance, and sustainable skills development