 He transferred to the South African National Defence Force when MK was incorporated into it in 1994, and has served as Chief of the South African National Defence Force since 2011.Shoke received his education at Orlando High School, Orlando Township, in Johannesburg.Other academic qualifications include a Diploma in Human Resources Management from Damelin, a Certificate in Defence Management from the University of the Witwatersrand and a Certificate in Personnel Management from IPM.