Jordaan was born in Springs, Gauteng. He is a painter, sculptor and graphic artist. He studied at the University of Pretoria, obtaining a BA (FA). He taught history of art at Potchefstroom University then from 1975 he has taught printmaking at the Technikon Natal.
Since 1973 he has participated in group exhibitions in SA and abroad.
He was instrumental in organising exchange exhibitions between Durban and various cities abroad. He was in charge of the co-ordination and printing of the 1996 Images of Human Rights Portfolio.
His work is represented in major SA public and private collections.