She is a lecturer in Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering at Lerotholi Polytechnic and a member of the ERC advisory board. She holds a degree in Hydraulic Engineering from Universidad Central “Marta Abreu” de las Villas in Cuba and an MSc. in Engineering specializing in Sustainable Energy from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Ms. Maphika is a member of Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology (WISET) and an affiliate of the Groundwater Management Institute. Her research focuses on the design, analysis, operation, and optimization of water resources and energy systems.