Jennifer Cronje holds a qualification in Physical Metallurgy and a Master of Business Administration. With over 22 years of leadership experience in the steel and mining industries, Jennifer has developed deep expertise in both technical and Health, Safety, Environment, and Community (HSEC) domains. She is recognized for her ability to develop and implement management systems and drive organizational culture change, consistently delivering improvements across all dimensions of HSEC. Jennifer currently serves as Vice President, Safety, Health & Wellbeing at Gold Fields, a globally diversified gold producer. In this role, she leads the development and execution of the Group’s Safety, Health, and Wellbeing vision, policy, and strategy, including psychosocial aspects. Her responsibilities include setting targets, standards, and systems, as well as leading global trend analysis and engaging with industry thought leaders to drive step changes in safety and wellbeing management. Previously, Jennifer held several senior roles in the Mining and Metals industry. She has extensive experience in risk management, compliance, and operational leadership across multiple jurisdictions, and has played a key role in transforming safety culture and performance at both regional and global levels. Jennifer is an active mentor and member of the South African Institute for Mining and Metals, serves as Vice Chair on the HSE Committee of the International Manganese Institute, and served on the Board of the Minerals Education Trust Fund. She also contributes to several committees within the Minerals Council of South Africa and the International Council for Mining and Metals. Her leadership is characterized by a strategic approach, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to drive transformation and organizational change in complex industrial environments.
