Jaffer's credits include a range of similar, eccentric old ladies, from Sister Attracta in the miniseries Brides of Christ to "Crazy Old Woman" in an episode of the syndicated series The Lost World. Other TV credits include guest roles on the Disney Channel series Five Mile Creek, Matlock Police, and Snobs, and a recurring role as Eilleen Sullivan on All Saints. Film credits include the cult favorite The Cars That Ate Paris (with Bruce Spence) and My Mother Frank (with Sam Neill).