Amanda Hefer is a metallurgist with over two decades of experience, particularly in metallurgical laboratories and refineries. She currently serves as the Senior Manager of Metallurgical Services at Rand Refinery (Pty) Ltd, where she has held various positions since July 2008.

Throughout her tenure, she has achieved numerous milestones, including the establishment of a state-of-the-art metallurgical laboratory. She aimed to set up a comprehensive facility that encompasses all fields of metallurgy related to refining and fabrication processes. Her efforts in implementing cutting-edge equipment and technologies led to higher technical standards and accelerated understanding in these areas.

While continually contributing to the industry, she actively participates in industry conferences and research, shares her knowledge and insights with peers, and mentors the next generation of engineers. Amanda is dedicated to fostering a technologically advanced and collaborative environment in the workplace and building relationships with tertiary institutions for technical and academic input within the metallurgy field