Nasib Gaji Manajer Kopdes Merah Putih di Tangan Purbaya – detikFinance

The Indonesian government is finalizing the compensation and recruitment framework for managers of the Kopdes Merah Putih, or Red and White Village Cooperatives, with Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa tasked with determining the salary structures for these positions. The initiative aims to professionalize rural cooperative management through standardized pay scales and rigorous certification processes.

The determination of salaries for Kopdes Merah Putih managers involves coordination with the Ministry of Finance to ensure that budget allocations from the state budget, or APBN, are aligned with the operational needs of the cooperatives. The compensation packages are expected to include specific salary components and standards designed to attract competent professionals to village-level management.

To ensure the integrity of the recruitment process, the government has implemented a Computer Assisted Test (CAT) for candidates applying for manager positions at both the Red and White Village Cooperatives and the Red and White Fishing Villages. This digital testing system is intended to eliminate subjective placements and prevent the practice of “titipan,” or insider appointments, which have historically affected government-linked recruitment.

Government officials have stated that the selection process is strictly merit-based. The use of the CAT system allows for real-time monitoring of scores, ensuring that only candidates who meet the required competency thresholds are selected for the roles.

Beyond the initial recruitment, the government is introducing a mandatory professional certification requirement. Managers and treasurers of the Kopdes Merah Putih will undergo certification through the National Professional Certification Agency, known as BNSP. This move is designed to ensure that the individuals managing village funds and cooperative assets possess the verified technical skills and ethical standards required for financial oversight.

The certification process focuses on the core competencies of cooperative management, including financial reporting, member relations, and strategic planning. By requiring BNSP certification, the government aims to reduce the risk of mismanagement and increase the sustainability of the cooperatives as drivers of the rural economy.

The Kopdes Merah Putih initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the economic resilience of villages and kelurahans across Indonesia. The cooperatives are designed to function as community-owned entities that provide credit, marketing, and procurement services to local farmers and small-scale entrepreneurs.

The branding and logo of the Red and White Village Cooperatives carry specific philosophical meanings intended to reflect national unity and the spirit of mutual cooperation, or gotong royong. The visual identity is meant to signal a standardized, state-supported model of cooperative governance that differs from previous fragmented village-level efforts.

Funding for the initial operational phases, including the salaries of the early management cohorts, is being coordinated through the Ministry of Finance. This involves detailed breakdowns of salary components to ensure that the expenditure is justifiable under state auditing standards while remaining competitive enough to retain skilled managers in remote areas.

As of May 8, 2026, the focus remains on the completion of the CAT selection phase and the subsequent onboarding of certified managers. The government continues to emphasize that the success of the Kopdes Merah Putih depends on the transition from traditional, informal management to a professionalized system governed by clear regulations and transparent financial incentives.

The coordination between the Ministry of Cooperatives and the Ministry of Finance is expected to produce a final salary guideline that will be applied across different regions, accounting for local cost-of-living adjustments while maintaining a national baseline for manager compensation.