Jansen was admitted as an attorney and conveyancer and moved to Gauteng in 1986.

In 1995 he founded Snymans Incorporated, which has grown to an organization with multiple national offices, remaining the managing director.

Married to Esther in 1981, the couple are blessed to be parents and grandparents of more than just their own.

Jansen enjoys reading, eating, gardening and the occasional game of poor golf.